Field Security Systems Technician - On-Call Vehicle

CGL Electronic Security, Inc.; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CGL Electronic Security, Inc. is hiring a full-time Service Technician to service, troubleshoot, and repair electronic security and video surveillance systems for our customers in the Westwood, MA area. You’ll join a tight-knit team where senior techs share knowledge and new ideas are always welcome.

You’ll receive a take-home service vehicle, work independently, and rotate on-call for after-hours emergencies, typically every 8 weeks. The role requires local travel and hands-on problem solving.

Qualifications

• 3+ years servicing, installing, or programming access control systems.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
• Ability to travel locally to jobsites on a regular basis.
• Comfortable working at heights and handling hand/power tools as needed.
• Able to work under pressure and independently with minimal supervision.
• Solid communication skills – you’ll be dealing directly with customers.
• Advanced technical skills related to electronic security and video surveillance systems.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to every customer, every time.
• Respond to service calls, scheduled maintenance, and emergency/after-hours calls (on-call rotates approximately every 8 weeks).
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and fix problems with security, access control, and video systems — repair or replace parts as needed.
• Program and configure system software.
• Fill out clear, accurate service reports after every job.
• Use hand and power tools (drill, wire stripper, crimper, etc.) and work at heights on a ladder or lift when needed.
• Represent CGL as the customer’s go-to service provider — showing up on time and following through.

Skills

Access control systems

Security systems

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Genetec

CCURE

S2

Job description

CGL Electronic Security, Inc. is hiring a full-time Service Technician to service, troubleshoot, and repair electronic security and video surveillance systems for our customers in the Westwood, MA area. You’ll join a tight-knit team where senior techs share knowledge and new ideas are always welcome.

You’ll receive a take-home service vehicle, work independently, and rotate on-call for after-hours emergencies, typically every 8 weeks. The role requires local travel and hands-on problem solving.