Alarm Technician I

ECS; Dulles Town Center (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services firm is seeking an Alarm Technician I for their Dulles, VA office. This entry-level role focuses on providing technical support related to alarm systems, assisting customers and field technicians. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in the relevant industry. Strong communication and computer skills are essential. The position is contingent upon additional funding.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one year of favorable work experience in the alarm monitoring, installation and/or service industry.
• Must possess strong communication skills for technical and non-technical personnel.
• Be able to manage and prioritize tasks from multiple simultaneous sources.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in alarm panel programming and diagnostics.
• Offer customer account support and assist contract field technicians.
• Run reports from databases and operate alarm monitoring software.

Skills

Technical support

Customer service

Alarm panel programming

Diagnostic and service support

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

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ECS is seeking an

This position is contingent upon additional funding.

Provide centrally managed technical support in the areas of alarm panel programming, diagnostic and service support, customer account support and support to contract field technicians.

Job Description

ECS is seeking an Alarm Technician I to work in our Dulles, VA office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon additional funding.

Provide centrally managed technical support in the areas of alarm panel programming, diagnostic and service support, customer account support and support to contract field technicians.

Required Skills

• Possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma.
• Be a citizen of the United States of America.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Be able to attain and maintain a USPIS Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) Clearance.
• Be able to sit for an extended period of time while monitoring multiple computer monitors.
• Be able to maintain professionalism under highly stressful situations.
• Be able to read and comprehend the English language; including, printed regulations, written instructions, training material, etc.
• Be able to write reports, and document events in a concise and accurate manner. This includes the ability to proofread all documentation for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Be able to speak the English language clearly and fluently.
• Be able to provide quality customer service while communicating with internal and external parties.
• Be able to hear ordinary telephone and radio conversations with either ear.
• Must possess strong computer and data entry skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Be able to type a minimum of 45 words per minute (WPM).
• Be able to manage and prioritize tasks from multiple simultaneous sources (radio, telephone, alarm monitoring software, etc.).
  
  

Prerequisites

• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of favorable work experience in the alarm monitoring, installation and/or service industry.
• Must possess strong communication skills and be able to communicate complex information to technical as well as non-technical personnel.
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal to no supervision.
• Position Responsibilities:
• Provide centrally managed technical support in the areas of alarm panel programming, diagnostic and service support.
• Provide customer account support.
• Provide support to contract field technicians.
• Run reports from databases (RAMIV Preferred), program alarm panels, and operate alarm monitoring software.
• Create reports, documents, and correspondence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
  
  

Desired Skills

• Prior experience with alarm monitoring and computer-aided dispatch (CAD) software.
  
  

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  IT System Data Services

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