Lead Security Alarm Technician: CCTV & Access Control

Manatal; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Stable and growing organization

Job summary

Manatal seeks a Lead Alarm Technician for our Los Angeles operations. The candidate will lead security installation projects across commercial, industrial, and enterprise environments, supervising crews and managing timelines.

You will install and configure CCTV, access control, intrusion alarms, and monitoring devices, while ensuring quality, client satisfaction, and compliance with codes and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience leading security installation projects preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years in electronic security installation and troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to install and configure CCTV, access control, and intrusion systems.
• Strong reading of blueprints and technical docs; rigorous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to LA projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of security technicians, providing training and mentorship.
• Coordinate and schedule installation projects, ensuring quality and deadlines.
• Conduct site surveys to determine requirements and strategies.
• Install and configure CCTV, access control, intrusion alarms, and monitoring devices.
• Oversee field technicians and ensure proper installation on every project.
• Ensure installations comply with regulations and safety standards.
• Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and upgrades on security platforms.
• Troubleshoot issues with access control, video surveillance, and integrated systems.
• Collaborate with clients, PMs, vendors for successful outcomes.
• Provide guidance on installation/configuration for new construction and retrofits.
• Maintain detailed records of installations and configurations.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

CCTV knowledge

Access control

Troubleshooting

Blueprints reading

Customer service

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Avigilon

Brivo

Openpath

Verkada

Job description

Manatal seeks a Lead Alarm Technician for our Los Angeles operations. The candidate will lead security installation projects across commercial, industrial, and enterprise environments, supervising crews and managing timelines.

You will install and configure CCTV, access control, intrusion alarms, and monitoring devices, while ensuring quality, client satisfaction, and compliance with codes and safety requirements.