Electronic Security Technician

United Security & Communications, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home company vehicle

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid manufacturer training and certs

Job summary

United Security & Communications, Inc. in Maryland is seeking an Electronic Security Technician to install, maintain, and repair a wide range of security systems for commercial and residential clients.

You will run service calls and installs independently and be the face of USCI on customer sites. This role offers growth with current security tech, hands-on training, and the opportunity to work from either Linthicum or Lothian offices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience installing and servicing commercial electronic security systems.
• Knowledge of alarm, access control, CCTV, sensors, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
• Experience troubleshooting IP cameras, sensors, and network issues.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and construction plans.
• Maryland Security Systems Technician registration or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and test IDS/alarm, access control, CCTV, and low-voltage wiring.
• Program and service panels, keypads, sensors, and communicators.
• Configure IP cameras, NVRs, and VMS software.
• Troubleshoot security equipment and network issues on IP devices.
• Document service activity on tickets and logs.
• Provide remote support for diagnostics from off-site.

Skills

Customer service

IP networking

Read blueprints

Tool usage

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Maryland Security Systems Technician registration

Tools

DMP

Honeywell/Resideo

DSC

Avigilon

Hanwha

Axis

Milestone

Software House

Lenel

Job description

United Security & Communications, Inc. | Full time

Electronic Security Technician

Lothian, United States | Posted on 10/14/2026

About USCI
United Security & Communications, Inc. (USCI) designs, installs, and services electronic security systems for commercial, government, and residential customers across Maryland and the surrounding region. With offices in Linthicum and Lothian, MD, we're a team that takes ownership of the work and takes care of our customers.

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Electronic Security Technician to join our team. In this role, you will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of electronic security systems for commercial and residential clients. You'll run service calls and installs independently, be the face of USCI on customer sites, and deliver top-tier service and technical support. This position offers the opportunity to work with current security technology, grow your technical skills in a fast-paced environment, and report out of either our Linthicum or Lothian office.

Duties

• Install, configure, and test electronic security systems including intrusion detection (IDS)/alarm systems, access control, CCTV/IP video surveillance, sensors, fire alarms, and low-voltage wiring
  
• Program and service alarm panels, keypads, sensors, and communicators, and coordinate with central station monitoring
  
• Configure and troubleshoot IP cameras, NVRs, and VMS software
  
• Install and service card readers, controllers, locking hardware, and access control software
  
• Troubleshoot and repair security equipment, including network issues on IP devices, using hand tools, power tools, schematics, technical drawings, and electrical blueprints
  
• Pull, terminate, and test low-voltage cabling (Cat5e/Cat6, composite, and alarm cable)
  
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to keep systems operating at their best
  
• Provide remote access support for system diagnostics and troubleshooting from off-site
  
• Work with customers to understand their security needs, deliver solutions that meet their specifications, and clearly explain work performed and system operation
  
• Document all service activity, time, and materials on service tickets, logs, and maintenance records
  
• Follow all safety standards and NEC (National Electrical Code) guidelines
  
• Keep the service vehicle organized and stocked
  

Schedule & Pay
Full-time. $28 - $38 per hour, based on experience and certifications. Participation in an on-call rotation may be required.

Join us if you're passionate about enhancing safety through technology! We provide comprehensive training to help you excel in electronic security and support your professional growth.

USCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a service technician installing and servicing commercial electronic security systems (intrusion, video, and access control)
  
• Knowledge of system design principles for alarm, access control, CCTV, sensors, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems
  
• Experience troubleshooting surveillance cameras, sensors, IDS devices, door hardware integration, cabling infrastructure, and alarm systems
  
• Working knowledge of computer hardware, IP networking (IP addressing, switches, PoE, port forwarding), telecommunication systems, and remote access software
  
• Ability to read electrical blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and construction plans
  
• Understanding of low-voltage wiring standards and NEC compliance
  
• Strong mechanical aptitude and safe, effective use of hand and power tools; own basic hand tools
  
• Experience with platforms such as DMP, Honeywell/Resideo, DSC, Avigilon, Hanwha, Axis, Milestone, Software House, Lenel, or similar (preferred)
  
• Construction experience or familiarity with building environments (a plus)
  
• Maryland Security Systems Technician registration, or the ability to obtain it
  
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
  
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
  
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, work on ladders and lifts, and work in attics, ceilings, and outdoor conditions
  
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to explain technical information clearly
  
• Take-home company vehicle
  
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
  
• Paid time off and paid holidays
  
• Paid manufacturer training and certifications