Electronic Security Systems Technician – Install, Test & Optimize

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

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) is seeking an Electronic Security Systems Technician to install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electronic systems in Washington, DC. The role covers access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection hardware and requires hands-on installation experience.

Candidate must be able to travel as required. Starting pay range is $30/hour–$34/hour, reflecting local geographic guidelines and experience. Certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• (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 listed categories.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Access Control Systems (ACS)

LENEL

AMAG

VINDICATOR

HIRSCH

SOFTWARE HOUSE

Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

BOSCH

PELCO

AXIS

INTERLOGIX

AVIGILON

MILESTONE

TOSHIBA SURVEILLIX

Job description

VT Group (VTG) is seeking an Electronic Security Systems Technician to install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electronic systems in Washington, DC. The role covers access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection hardware and requires hands-on installation experience.

Candidate must be able to travel as required. Starting pay range is $30/hour–$34/hour, reflecting local geographic guidelines and experience. Certifications are a plus.