Electronic Security Systems Technician: Install & Test

VTG; 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

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.