Commercial Security Alarm Technician

Colonial Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 123,213,000 - 151,867,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Benefits on first day of employment

Vacation 3 weeks + holidays

Job summary

Johnson Controls is hiring an Electronic Security Technician for the FEMA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The role supportsESS installations, maintenance, and security system programming for federal facilities, with travel to support other FEMA sites.

The position requires a high school diploma and experience with security systems, along with the ability to read blueprints. A DoD security clearance is preferred, and a company vehicle is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience installing and servicing commercial/industrial security systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and manuals.
• Clear communication and teamwork abilities.
• Active DoD Secret clearance (or recently active); Top Secret preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and service ESS: access control, intrusion, CCTV.
• Install per plans and code; follow guidelines and specs.
• Assist with design, setup, and programming of security systems.
• Participate in design reviews and propose improvements.
• Test equipment after installation or repair; verify operation.
• Coordinate with police/fire for installations; handle records.
• Prepare estimates per supervisor directions; train end users.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness during work; perform other duties.

Skills

Low voltage systems

Blueprints interpretation

Security systems maintenance

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tool usage

Reading manuals

Documentation

Education

High School diploma

C-Cure 9000 certification (preferred)

Tools

SoftwareHouse C-Cure 9000

Bosch BVMS

CCTV systems

Job description

We are seeking an Electronic Security Technician to join our federal team based at the FEMA Headquarters in downtown Washington D.C.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Location: FEMA Headquarters and other FEMA locations. Some travel required at times to support other FEMA locations.

Pay Range: $43.00 - $53.00 per hour. Negotiable based on experience.

Company Vehicle: Yes

Shift: Day shift, Monday-Friday

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick day, 10 standard holidays, 3 floating holidays (6.5 weeks in total)

As a Security Technician, you will:

• Conduct installation, maintenance and service work of existing Electronic Security Systems (ESS) to include, but not limited to, access controls, intrusion detection, and camera systems. Specific systems include, but not limited to: SoftwareHouse C-cure 9000, Bosch BVMS, Bosch Radionics
• Installs, troubleshoots, and services security devices and infrastructure at times in accordance with installation plan according to the national electric code, company and customer guidelines
• Assists with security system design, setup, and programming.
• Participates in technical design reviews and recommends solutions and improvements
• Conducts testing to ensure proper operation of equipment after installation or repairs
• Conducts testing of system to the signal-receiving center to properly establish service.
• Coordinates installations with police/fire departments and handles necessary records for notification of emergency calls.
• May help prepare estimates in accordance with prescribed instructions or directions from supervisor
• Conduct End-User training.
• Works safely and responsibly to avoid injuries, damage to property, loss of unused materials and cleans up installation debris.
• Performs other duties as required

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience installing, inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing of commercial and/or industrial integrated / electronic security systems for complex low voltage intrusion, access control, CCTV and digital recording systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, while establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Capable of using hand and power tools to properly mount and secure equipment
• Works well unsupervised and also as part of a team environment
• Active Department of Defense Secret clearance (or one that was active within the last 2 years). Active Top Secret clearance preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency working with Softwarehouse C-cure 9000
• Proficiency working with commercial and/or industrial camera systems. Experience working with Bosch preferred.

Preferred Education

• Softwarehouse C-Cure 9000 Installer/Maintainer, Advanced and/or Enterprise Level certification preferred

Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world’s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

• Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
• Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
• Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
• CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
• Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list.
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
• Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
• Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
• Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
• Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)