Electronic Security Systems (ESS) Engineer Technician

Vosper Thornycroft Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Vosper Thornycroft Group (VTG) seeks an Electronic Security Systems Technician in Washington, DC to install, test, troubleshoot and modify access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection equipment.

You will work with senior technicians, review logs, inspect equipment, calibrate circuitry and ensure systems operate under real conditions. Travel may be required; HS diploma and 3 years installation experience with ACS/IDS/CCTV preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 3 years of installation experience with physical security systems (ACS, IDS, CCTV).
• Certifications in above systems are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Discuss layout and assembly procedures with senior technicians.
• May draw sketches to clarify design details.
• Review system logs and error logs for problems.
• Inspect access control, video surveillance and IDS devices.
• Test each device to verify correct operations are logged.
• Recommend changes in circuitry or installation specs to supervisor.
• Analyze and interpret test data.
• Adjust, calibrate, and modify circuitry; record effects.
• Use reports and schematics to identify malfunctions and limitations.
• Check new equipment function under actual operating conditions with supervisor.

Skills

3 years installation experience

Travel ability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ACS (Access Control Systems)

LENEL

AMAG

VINDICATOR

HIRSCH

SOFTWARE HOUSE

BOSCH IDS

PELCO

AXIS

INTERLOGIX

AVIGILON

MILESTONE

TOSHIBA SURVEILLIX

DIGITIZE

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking an Electronic Security Systems Technician with technical knowledge to install, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify developmental and electrical or electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems located in Washington, D.C.

What will you do?

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Relies on instruction to include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Discusses standard layout and assembly procedures and problems with senior level technicians.
• May draw sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units.
• Review the system logs and error logs for any problem indications
• Physical inspection of all access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection devices to insure full functionality and proper alignment
• Test each access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection device installed to verify correct operations are recorded on the system log
• Recommend changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance to supervisor.
• Analyzes and interprets test data.
• Adjusts, calibrates, aligns, and modifies circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance.
• Utilizes technical reports and charts, graphs, and schematics for system's operating characteristics, malfunctions, deviations from design specifications, and functional limitations.
• Checks functioning of newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions with supervisor.

Do you have what it takes?

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma
• (3) years of installation experience with physical security access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection system hardware.
• (3) years of installation experience with one or more systems in each of the following categories:
  • Access Control System (ACS), LENEL, AMAG, VINDICATOR, HIRSCH, SOFTWARE HOUSE
  • Intrusion Detection System (IDS): BOSCH, VINDICATOR, DIGITIZE
  • Closed Circuit Television (CCTV): AMERICAN DYNAMICS, PELCO, AXIS, INTERLOGIX, BOSCH, AVIGILON, MILESTONE, TOSHIBA SURVEILLIX
• Certifications in any of the above a plus.

Must be able to travel as required.

VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $30/hour-$34/hour, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.