Electronic Security Technician - Ellsworth AFB

Johnson Controls; South Dakota; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on first day of employment

3 weeks vacation, 5 sick days, 3 float

10 standard holidays per year

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced Electronic Security Systems Technician to support Ellsworth AFB in Rapid City, SD. You will maintain, service, and sustain ESS across bases, primarily with Vindicator and Advantor systems.

Join our federal team dedicated to DoD facilities, travel up to 20% locally, and ensure safe, compliant operation while delivering quality installations and end-user training.

Qualifications

• Experience installing, inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing commercial/industrial electronic security systems (low voltage intrusion, access control, CCTV, digital recording).
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specs, software/systems programs, schematics and manuals.
• Effective written and verbal communication; cooperative teamwork.
• Capable of using hand and power tools to mount and secure equipment.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
• High School diploma or equivalent; DoD Secret clearance (active within 2 years).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service existing electronic security systems (ESS), including access controls, intrusion detection and camera systems (Vindicator/Advantor).
• Install security devices per plan and national electric code guidance when required.
• Assist with system programming and setup.
• Test equipment after installation or repair to ensure proper operation.
• Coordinate installations with police/fire and manage emergency-call records.
• Prepare estimates as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Security systems installation

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Effective communication

Use of hand and power tools

Climbing/working at heights

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vindicator certified

Tools

Vindicator

Fiber networks

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electronic Security Systems Technician to join our federal team supporting Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City, SD. 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 Vindicator.

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 U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Location: Ellsworth Air Force Base. May help support some other bases in the area at times, but primary work is at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota.

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 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: Vindicator and Advantor systems.
• May installs security devices and infrastructure at times in accordance with installation plan according to the national electric 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 system to 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 in accordance with prescribed instructions or directions from 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 of 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 properly mount and secure equipment
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
• Works well unsupervised and also 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 Vindicator.
• Technical proficiency working with fiber and networks

Preferred Education

• Vindicator 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.

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• Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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)