Field Fire Alarm & Security Systems Technician

Accelera; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Denver, CO is seeking a skilled Fire Alarm / Security Systems Technician to manage installation, maintenance, diagnostics, configuration, and verification of commercial electronic security and fire alarm infrastructure.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with fire alarm, access control, intrusion, IP video, or low-voltage systems, enjoy autonomous work, and can engage with clients while traveling regionally about 20–30%.

Qualifications

• Practical commercial field experience with fire alarm, access control, intrusion, IP video/CCTV, or commercial low-voltage systems.
• Ability to independently install, test, troubleshoot, and service low-voltage systems.
• Able to interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, site plans, and electrical layouts.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70 and NFPA 72 codes.

Responsibilities

• Execute installation, maintenance, repair, and modernization of commercial fire alarm, access control, intrusion alarm, and IP video systems.
• Configure and set up fire alarm panels and related components.
• Ensure site safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Set up access control hardware including readers, door contacts, and controllers.
• Deploy intrusion detection and IP video/CCTV hardware and test systems.
• Manage low-voltage cabling routing, terminating, and labeling.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Access control systems

Intrusion alarm systems

IP video / CCTV

Low-voltage systems

Blueprint reading

NFPA 70 / NFPA 72

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Driver's license

Job description

Accelera in Denver, CO is seeking a skilled Fire Alarm / Security Systems Technician to manage installation, maintenance, diagnostics, configuration, and verification of commercial electronic security and fire alarm infrastructure.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with fire alarm, access control, intrusion, IP video, or low-voltage systems, enjoy autonomous work, and can engage with clients while traveling regionally about 20–30%.