Electronic Security Technician – Federal Systems (Vindicator)

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

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

5 sick days

Floating holidays

Public holidays

Job summary

Johnson Controls Federal Systems seeks an experienced Electronic Security Systems Technician to support Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City, SD. Primary duties include maintenance, service, and sustainment of ESS across bases, focusing on Vindicator and Advantor systems.

The role offers a daytime schedule, competitive hourly pay, and benefits. Travel is 10–20%, with full benefits on day one. A DoD security clearance is preferred or active within the last two years.

Qualifications

• Experience installing, inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing commercial/industrial integrated security systems (low voltage intrusion, access control, CCTV, digital recording).
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specs, schematics and manuals.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to work with teams or independently.
• Capable of using hand and power tools to mount and secure equipment.
• Able to climb ladders and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and service on ESS, including access controls, intrusion detection and camera systems (Vindicator/Advantor).
• Install security devices per plan and national electrical code.
• Assist with security system programming and setup.
• Test systems after installation or repair to ensure proper operation.
• Test signal transmissions to monitoring centers and establish service.
• Coordinate installations with police/fire and manage emergency notification records.
• Assist with estimates following supervisor guidance.
• Provide end-user training.
• Work safely to prevent injuries and waste; tidy installation areas.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Low voltage systems

Blueprint reading

Team communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

DoD Secret clearance (active within 2 years)

Tools

Vindicator systems

Advantor systems

Fiber networks

CCTV systems

Job description

Johnson Controls Federal Systems seeks an experienced Electronic Security Systems Technician to support Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City, SD. Primary duties include maintenance, service, and sustainment of ESS across bases, focusing on Vindicator and Advantor systems.

The role offers a daytime schedule, competitive hourly pay, and benefits. Travel is 10–20%, with full benefits on day one. A DoD security clearance is preferred or active within the last two years.