Federal Electronic Security Technician — Vindicator Specialist

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

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.