Correctional Security Systems Technician

LONG Building Technologies; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IBEW benefits

Job summary

LONG Building Technologies in Renton, WA, is seeking a Security Corrections Technician to install, service, program, maintain, and troubleshoot integrated security systems in correctional facilities. The role covers CCTV/VMS, access control, intercom, duress, and network infrastructure to support staff safety and inmate movement.

You will work safely in secure environments, document changes, coordinate with facility staff, and participate in after-hours responses as needed.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of related experience in electronic security systems, correctional security systems, industrial controls, networked security platforms, low-voltage systems, or complex integrated systems preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of electronic principles, including AC/DC theory, Ohm’s Law, meter usage, relay logic, power supplies, grounding, signal troubleshooting, and low-voltage field wiring.
• Experience with access control, CCTV/VMS, IP cameras, NVR/server-based recording systems, intercom, paging, duress, PLC/HMI door control, life-safety interfaces, data backbone cabling, fiber/copper infrastructure, and network switches.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, riser diagrams, point-to-point wiring diagrams, control narratives, manuals, specifications, and as-built documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot software, hardware, network, field device, cabling, and system integration issues in active operational environments.
• Strong judgment, patience, professionalism, and situational awareness when working inside correctional facilities, occupied secure areas, and controlled environments.
• Ability to follow strict procedures, communicate before taking action, avoid unauthorized changes, and understand that security system work can directly affect staff safety and facility operations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, service ticketing systems, and general digital documentation tools.
• Strong aptitude for hand and power tools, field installation methods, testing equipment, labeling, documentation, and clean workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, program, maintain, and troubleshoot correctional security systems, including CCTV/VMS, access control, PLC/HMI door control, intercom, paging, duress, perimeter detection, network switches, fiber/copper data infrastructure, UPS/power equipment, relay logic, and related system integrations.
• Perform troubleshooting with an understanding of correctional operational impacts, including controlled doors, interlocks, sally ports, mantraps, staff control stations, inmate movement, lockdown functions, life-safety interfaces, and fail-secure/fail-safe operation.
• Coordinate testing, cutovers, outages, and maintenance activities with facility staff to avoid disruption to counts, movement, security posts, housing units, or facility operations.
• Follow facility rules, escort requirements, tool control procedures, contraband restrictions, change management practices, and approved work processes while working in secure environments.
• Accurately document service activity, system changes, programming updates, testing results, redlines, as-built conditions, material usage, and daily time entries through the applicable company systems.
• Communicate professionally with facility staff, customers, project teams, subcontractors, and internal LONG personnel regarding technical issues, work status, system impacts, and recommended corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot IP-based security networks, servers, workstations, field devices, edge devices, switches, cabling, power supplies, relays, and control components to maintain reliable system performance.
• Support project installations, service calls, warranty work, small upgrades, emergency repairs, and after-hours response as required.
• Attend construction meetings, coordination meetings, site walks, and facility planning discussions as required.
• Maintain accountability for company tools, customer equipment, devices, cabling, and materials to prevent loss, damage, or introduction of security risks into correctional facilities.
• Participate in ongoing training to maintain and expand knowledge of correctional security systems, PLC/HMI control systems, LAN/WAN networking, software platforms, and facility-specific operating requirements.

Skills

Electronic security

IP networks

Reading schematics

Customer communication

Tools

Genetec

Vicon/Valerus

Avigilon

Axis

Bosch

Lenel

HID

DMP

Harding DXI/DXL

GE CIMPLICITY

Omron

Cisco

Aruba

Job description

LONG Building Technologies in Renton, WA, is seeking a Security Corrections Technician to install, service, program, maintain, and troubleshoot integrated security systems in correctional facilities. The role covers CCTV/VMS, access control, intercom, duress, and network infrastructure to support staff safety and inmate movement.

You will work safely in secure environments, document changes, coordinate with facility staff, and participate in after-hours responses as needed.