Commercial Security Alarm Technician

SDFM; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Johnson Controls Federal Systems, based in Washington D.C., seeks an Electronic Security Technician for the FEMA Headquarters and other FEMA sites. The role focuses on installation, maintenance, and service of electronic security systems including access control and CCTV.

Responsibilities include design assistance, testing, coordination with emergency services, and end-user training. Requires DoD clearance and a willingness to travel to FEMA locations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience installing, inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing commercial/industrial integrated security systems (low voltage, intrusion, access control, CCTV).
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Capable of using hand and power tools to mount and secure equipment.
• Works well unsupervised and in a team environment.
• Active DoD Secret clearance (or recently active). Top Secret preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and service ESS including access controls, intrusion, and cameras.
• Install, troubleshoot and service security devices and infrastructure per installation plan and NEC guidelines.
• Assist with security system design, setup and programming.
• Participate in technical design reviews and recommend improvements.
• Test equipment operation after installation or repair.
• Test system signal to the receiving center to confirm service.
• Coordinate installations with police/fire departments and records for emergency notifications.
• Prepare estimates as directed by supervisor.
• End-User training.
• Work safely and clean up installation debris.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SoftwareHouse C-cure 9000

Bosch BVMS

Bosch Radionics

Job description

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

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