Electronics Security Technician I

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Health System is seeking an Electronic Security Technician I to assist with installation, maintenance, and support of access control, CCTV, NVRs/VMS, intercoms, and panic alarms across the Johns Hopkins enterprise.

This entry-level role emphasizes developing skills in low voltage systems, with routine field tasks and escalation paths to senior technicians for more complex diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• Less than 2 years of experience in electronic security, low voltage cabling, IT support, or related field.
• Driver's license required on hire.
• Low voltage/security license if required by state/local regulations on hire.
• Strong written and verbal communication with emphasis on confidentiality and diplomacy.
• Proficient knowledge of Information Technology and basic IT tasks.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, maintenance, and support of electronic security systems across the Johns Hopkins enterprise.
• Perform routine field tasks and assist with system deployments.
• Resolve basic hardware issues and support preventive maintenance efforts.
• Escalations for more advanced programming, networking, or enterprise diagnostics to senior/lead technicians.

Skills

Security systems

Hardware troubleshooting

Field tasks

Communication skills

IT basics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Electronic Security Technician I, entry level technical position responsible for assisting with the installation, maintenance, and support of electronic security systems across the Johns Hopkins enterprise. These systems include access control devices, CCTV cameras, NVRs/VMS, intercoms, panic alarm systems, and low voltagecabling that support Public Safety.The Technician I performs routine field tasks, assists with system deployments, resolves basic hardware issues, and supports preventive maintenance efforts. More advanced programming, networking, or enterprise level diagnostics are escalated to senior or lead technicians. This role is ideal for individuals beginning a career in low voltage systems, electronics, or security technology and offers strong opportunities for skill development.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent (Required)
• Less Than 2 Years of Experience in electornic security, low voltage cabling, IT support, or a related field;or equivalent technical traning through trade school, military service, or certifications (Required)
• Drivers License 10000193 Upon Hire (Required)
• Low voltage/security technician license if required by state/local regulations Upon Hire (Required)
• Navigate rapidly changing situations, from evolving patient needs to technological advancements, by remaining flexible, continuously learning, embracing new challenges, and quickly recovering from setbacks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
• Completes basic to moderately complex business support assignments; work involves minimal problem resolution.
• Strong attention to detail and self-directed to consistently ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Uphold ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, ensuring informed consent, and making decisions that prioritize the well-being of both patients and staff.
• Work seamlessly within diverse teams, bringing together professionals from various disciplines to provide patient-centered care and achieve collective goals.
• Ensures the implementation of company policies in their daily tasks, identifies potential risks in their scope of work, and reports any breakdown in controls to the supervisor.
• Makes decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices, requiring some interpretation.
• Solves basic to moderately complex administrative and operational challenges.
• Proficient knowledge; performs standardized, assigned duties and tasks in Information Technology.
• Performs work thoroughly in a cost-efficient manner and at a high productivity level.
• Intermediate proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office Package (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Salary Range: Minimum $27.51/hour - Maximum $48.14/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.