Electronic Security Systems Technician - Fort Sam Houston, TX

Johnson Controls

Texas

On-site

USD 58,000 - 79,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Paid vacation and holidays

Local travel 10-20%

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced Electronic Security Systems Technician to join our federal team at Fort Sam Houston / Camp Bullis in San Antonio, TX. Primary duties include maintaining, servicing, and sustaining ESS across bases, with Lenel and Milestone systems.

Schedule is primarily day shift, 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday. We offer benefits from day one, generous vacation, sick days, holidays, and local travel.

Qualifications

Experience installing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial and/or industrial security systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics, and manuals.
Effective oral and written communication with strong teamwork.
Capable of climbing ladders and working at heights.
DoD Secret clearance (active or recently active).

Responsibilities

Maintain and service existing Electronic Security Systems (ESS) including access controls, intrusion detection, and camera systems (Lenel and Vindicator).
May install security devices per plan according to NEC guidelines.
Assist with security system programming and setup.
Conduct testing to ensure proper operation after installation or repair.
Coordinate installations with police/fire departments and manage emergency notification records.
Assist with preparing estimates per supervisor instructions.
Conduct End-User training.
Work safely and clean up installation debris.
Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Security systems experience

Blueprints & diagrams

Effective communication

Hand & power tools

Climb ladders/ heights

Teamwork

DoD Secret clearance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lenel

Vindicator

Linx Predator Elite

Fiber & networks

Camera systems

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electronic Security Systems Technician to join our federal team supporting the Fort Sam Houston / Camp Bullis in San Antonio, TX. This role may help support some other bases in the nearby region as well, at times. Our team here is responsible for the maintenance, service, and sustainment of the Electronic Security Systems across the bases, primarily working with Lenel and Milestone systems.

Job Description

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 US military installations, the Department of Defense, and other federal agency facilities to be more innovative, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Location: Fort Sam Houston / Camp Bullis.

(May help support some other bases in the area at times, but primary work is at Fort Sam Houston.)

Schedule: Primarily day shift (roughly 8:00am - 4:00pm), Monday-Friday.

Pay Range: $28.00 - $38.00 per hour. Negotiable based on experience.

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on the first day of employment

Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total).

Travel: 10-20%, mostly local travel

As a Security Technician, You Will

Conduct 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 primarily include, but not limited to: Lenel and Vindicator systems
May install security devices and infrastructure at times per the installation plan, according to the National Electrical Code, company, and customer guidelines
Assist with security system programming and setup.
Conducts testing to ensure proper operation of equipment after installation or repairs
Conducts testing of the system at 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 per prescribed instructions or directions from the 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

Experience installing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing 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 mount and secure equipment properly
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
Works well unsupervised and as part of a team environment
High School diploma or equivalent
Department of Defense Secret clearance (or one that was active within the last 2 years).

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated proficiency working with Lenel, Vindicator, or Linx Predator Elite
Technical proficiency working with fiber and networks
Proficiency working with a variety of commercial and/or industrial camera systems, preferably with Lenel, Advantor, and others.

Preferred Education

Lenel certified

Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.

Recently, Johnson Controls Has Been Recognized By Several Organizations For Leadership In Environment, Sustainability And Governance, As Well As Innovations In Smart Building Platforms

Named to FORTUNE's "Most Admired Companies" List
Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list.
Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
Named to Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
Named to Forbes America's Best Employers for Veterans 2024
Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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