Electronic Security Systems (ESS) Engineer Technician

VTG Defense; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense seeks an Electronic Security Systems Technician in Washington, D.C. to install, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify security components including access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection systems. Must have 3 years of installation experience and familiarity with ACS/IDS/CCTV brands. Travel possible.

The role involves reviewing logs, inspecting devices, calibrating circuitry, and documenting performance with supervisor. Starting pay ranges from $30–$34 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 3 years of installation experience with physical security access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection system hardware.
• Experience with ACS/LENEL/AMAG/VINDICATOR/HIRSCH/SOFTWARE HOUSE; IDS BOSCH; CCTV brands such as AMERICAN DYNAMICS, PELCO, AXIS, INTERLOGIX, BOSCH, AVIGILON, MILESTONE, TOSHIBA SURVEILLIX.

Responsibilities

• Discusses layout procedures with senior technicians.
• Review system logs for problems indications.
• Inspect access control, CCTV and IDS devices for full functionality.
• Test devices to verify correct operations are logged.
• Adjusts, calibrates, aligns, and modifies circuitry and records effects on performance.
• Utilize technical reports and schematics for operating characteristics and malfunctions.
• Check functioning of newly installed equipment under actual operating conditions.
• Must be able to travel as required.

Skills

Electronic security

Systems installation

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

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.