Field Service Technician – Entry Level

CENTURION SECURITY SYSTEMS LLC; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

On-the-job training

Company vehicle after training

Growth into senior tech

Job summary

Centurion Security Systems is seeking an entry-level Field Technician in Troy, OH. The role offers hands-on training and exposure to install and service security systems, cameras, access control, and related low-voltage equipment in homes and businesses.

You will learn to run wires, mount devices, and program alarm panels. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license with a clean record, and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn are essential.
• Customer-focused mindset and reliability.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and work on ladders or in attics.

Responsibilities

• Install security alarm systems, cameras, access control, and related low-voltage equipment in homes and businesses.
• Run and terminate wire, mount devices, and program alarm panels (training provided).
• Troubleshoot and repair existing systems on service calls.
• Explain systems to customers and show them how to use them.
• Keep vehicle, tools, and paperwork organized and up to date.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Customer-focused

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Field Technician (Entry Level): Centurion Security Systems, Troy, OH

Pay: $18/hr starting, with a raise after 90 days

Type: Full-time

About us

Centurion Security Systems is a locally owned alarm and security company based in Troy, serving about 500 monitored customers across Miami County and the Greater Dayton area. We’re a small team, so you’ll get hands-on training, work directly with experienced techs, and your work will matter from day one.

What you’ll do

• Install security alarm systems, cameras, access control, and related low-voltage equipment in homes and businesses
• Run and terminate wire, mount devices, and program alarm panels (we’ll teach you)
• Troubleshoot and repair existing systems on service calls
• Explain systems to customers and show them how to use them
• Keep your vehicle, tools, and job paperwork organized and up to date

What we’re looking for

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Able to pass a background check and drug screen
• Comfortable working on ladders and in attics, crawlspaces, and basements, and able to lift 50 lbs
• Reliable, on time, and professional in customers’ homes
• A willingness to learn. Mechanical aptitude matters more than experience here

Nice to have

• Experience with low-voltage, electrical, networking, or cable installation
• Familiarity with hand and power tools
• Basic comfort with smartphones, apps, and computers

What we offer

• Paid holidays and paid vacation
• Paid on-the-job training
• Company vehicle available after training period
• Room to grow into a senior tech role