Electronic Security Technician (Job Number: 1702)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 108,886,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 3 weeks

Sick days 5

Floating holidays 3

10 holidays per year

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a commercial or industrial Electronic Security Technician for our federal team based in Norfolk, VA. This role focuses on installation and service of ESS systems—access control, intrusion, and CCTV—on a single government site with a day shift.

You will work with Genetec, SoftwareHouse C-Cure 9000, Lenel, and other trusted platforms, coordinating with police/fire when needed. DoD Top Secret clearance is required to support critical facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience installing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial/industrial ESS systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, specs, and manuals.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Install and service commercial/industrial electronic security systems.
• Contribute to installation plans in line with national electrical code and guidelines.
• Assist with system programming and setup as needed.
• Test equipment operation after installation or repair and verify proper signaling to a center.
• Coordinate with police/fire departments and manage notification records.
• Provide End-User training and support.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Written and verbal communication

Power tools usage

Teamwork

DoD Top Secret clearance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certifications: C-Cure 9000 / Lenel / Genetec

Tools

Genetec

SoftwareHouse C-Cure 9000

Lenel

DMP

Bosch

Exacqvision

MDI

American Dynamics

Job description

We are seeking a commercial or industrial Electronic Security Technician to join our federal team based in Norfolk, VA.

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: Norfolk, VA. All work is based at one federal government site in the area. No additional travel required.

Location: Norfolk, VA. Pay range: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour. Negotiable based on experience. Shift: Primarily day shift, flexible start time between 7:00-8:00am until 4:00-5:00pm, Monday-Friday

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)

As an Electronic Security Technician, you will:

• Conducts primarily installation work with some maintenance and service of commercial Electronic Security Systems (ESS) to include, but not limited to, access controls, intrusion detection, and camera systems. Specific systems include, but not limited to: Genetec, SoftwareHouse C-cure 9000, Lenel, DMP, Bosch, Exacqvision, MDI and American Dynamics.
• Installs security devices and infrastructure at times in accordance with installation plan according to the national electric code, company and customer guidelines
• Assists with security system programming and setup at times.
• 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:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 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
• Works well unsupervised and also as part of a team environment
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance required. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency working with Softwarehouse C-cure 9000, Genetech, and or Lenel
• Proficiency working with commercial and/or industrial camera systems. Experience working with Bosch, MDI, and/or American Dynamics preferred.

Preferred Education:

• Softwarehouse C-Cure 9000, Lenel, and/or Genetech 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 ourTake a Journeyvideo.

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

• Named to FORTUNE'S Most Admired Companies List
• Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
• Named to ForbesNet Zero Leaderslist
• CDP 2023Climate Change 'A List'
• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list ofbest-managed companies in America
• ForbesBest Employers for Diversity
• NewsweekAmerica’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
• Ethisphere 2024World's Most Ethical Companieslist for the 17th time
• NewsweekAmerica’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
• Named toNewsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025listing
• Named toForbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
• Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.

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 visitwww.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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