Electronic Security Project Specialist

Ultipro; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off

Life insurance

401K Matching Plan

Vehicle reimbursement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Convergint is seeking a full-time Security Specialist to join a culture of growth and service excellence. You will support installation, programming, start-up, certification, and customer training on a range of security, fire alarm, and building automation projects.

This role emphasizes hands-on work, mentoring peers, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong technical and communication skills, and a willingness to travel locally to

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer focus and ability to work under pressure.
• Solid technical skills and experience with fire alarm systems and/or electronic security systems.
• Solid programming skills and proven ability to troubleshoot problems.
• Self-starter and work well with minimal supervision.
• Solid mechanical and electrical aptitude and ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects.
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office applications.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel locally to jobsites; minimal overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support Installations hands-on, training new colleagues, or help over the phone. Perform inspections, test & commission systems, and support standard and non-routine systems and equipment.
• Read blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications; interpret diagrams and repair equipment.
• Be a source of understanding security hardware for installation and service best practices; foresee issues.
• Ensure Convergint Technologies is the customer’s first choice for service at all times.
• Consult with engineering to resolve unusual problems in system operation, maintenance, and warranty work.
• Identify potential project risks and assist in mitigation strategies.
• Mentor less experienced staff and supervise testing, tuning, and adjustments.

Skills

Customer focus

Problem solving

Reading blueprints

Electronic security systems

Fire alarm systems

Programming skills

Self-starter

Math skills

Verbal/written communication

Multi-project management

MS Office

Valid driver’s license

Travel-ready

Education

High School/GED or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Security Specialist to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will support the installation, programming, system start-up/check-out, certify, and customer train on assigned projects including small to large projects that vary in complexity. As a Security Specialist, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows.

For information about how we use your personal information, please see our Colleague & Applicant Privacy Notice, available on convergint.com/careers.

Who You Are

You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Security Technician.

Who We Are

With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”

• Convergint's greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague-first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.
• Support Installations either hands on, training new colleagues, or help over the phone. Perform inspections, test & commission systems, and support a variety of standard and non-routine systems and equipment which may include physical or electronic security, fire alarm & life safety, and/or building automation. You are a key interface for the provision of support and is accountable for maximizing customer satisfaction.
• Reads basic blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures; Interprets manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams, and repairs equipment, utilizing knowledge of electronics and using standard test instruments and hand tools.
• You are a key source of understanding security hardware for installation and service best practices. Your strengths include system knowledge, inspections, hardware functionality & compatibility, low-voltage circuitry understanding and system theory of operations. See the big picture of how the system should work for the customer and foresee issues if not used correctly.
• Acts as “our customer’s best service provider” at all times thereby ensuring Convergint Technologies is the customer’s first choice for service.
• Consults with engineering personnel to resolve unusual problems in system operation, maintenance, and warranty work.
• May advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, installation techniques and standards as well as suggestions for product improvements.
• Identifies potential project risks, communicates to appropriate parties and assist in the development and implementation of strategies to minimize impact and to control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
• Using technical knowledge, skills and experience, acts as a mentor to less experienced staff. May supervise workers in testing, tuning, and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum operating performance.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

What You’ll Need

• Exceptional customer focus and ability to work under pressure; ability to maintain awareness of and seek to meet the needs and wants of the customer without being prompted.
• Solid technical skills and experience fire alarm systems, and/or electronic security systems.
• Solid programming skills and proven ability to troubleshoot problems and look for solutions
• To be a self-starter and work well with minimal supervision.
• Solid mechanical and electrical aptitude (e.g. works with a variety of hand and power tools such as drill, screwdriver, wire stripper, hacksaw, crimper) and ability to read blueprints and drawings; solid math skills (for some positions, this may include calculating area, velocity, resistance, voltage, etc.).
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Advanced computer skills including familiarity with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and proficient in other relevant applications.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel locally to jobsites on a regular basis. Minimal overnight travel may be required.

Company Benefits

Convergint foster a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which all individuals are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits:

• 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
• Fun & Laughter Day Off
• Life insurance & Disability Plan
• Wellness Program
• 401K Matching Plan
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
• Paid parental leave

Requirements:

Education: High School/GED or equivalent experience

Minimum Experience: 3-5 years required

Preferred Experience: (but not required):

• Relevant field service
• software programming experience and NICET I certification
• Certifications: Product-specific certifications, Industry-specific certifications and/or licenses, Software House, Lenel, Genetec, Avigilon, Milestone, Alta, Verkada, March Networks, AXIS, Hanwha, etc...

Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Leader

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Dedicated

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Flexibility

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Associates or better.

Experience

Preferred

3-5 years:

3-5 years: Preferred Experience: (but not required):software programming experience and NICET I certificationCertifications: Product-specific certifications, Industry-specific certifications and/or licenses, Software House, Lenel, Genetec, Avigilon, Milestone, Alta, Verkada, March Networks, AXIS, Hanwha, etc...

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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