Lead Security Technician — Commercial Installations (Bay Area)

Superior Alarm Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums covered

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Company laptop

Paid time off

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Career path to Technician IV

Job summary

Superior Alarm Systems (SAS) is expanding our Bay Area field team and seeks a Senior Technician III who can own installations end-to-end, mentor junior technicians, and lead on complex commercial security projects across access control, IP video, intrusion systems, and intercom devices.

Based in the Bay Area, this on-site role requires 3–5+ years’ experience, strong wiring, reading drawings, and familiarity with Genetec/Lenel/Bosch platforms.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of commercial security installation experience in pharma/industrial environments.
• Ability to independently install and commission access control hardware, IP cameras, intrusion systems, and electrified door components.
• Proficiency in reading wiring diagrams, blueprints, and system schematics.
• Experience with Genetec, Lenel, or Bosch platforms.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead installations end-to-end from rough-in to commissioning for commercial security systems.
• Terminate, label, and test low-voltage cabling to professional standards.
• Commission and verify system functionality across integrated platforms.
• Read and interpret engineered drawings.
• Mentor Technician I and II on site; set workmanship and pace.
• Support Technician IV with jobsite coordination and quality control.
• Document time entries, job progress, and punch items in SAS project tracking.

Skills

Commercial security installations

Reading wiring diagrams

Independent field work

Mentoring on-site

Driver's license

Tools

Genetec

Lenel

Bosch

Bluebeam

D-Tools

Job description

Superior Alarm Systems (SAS) is expanding our Bay Area field team and seeks a Senior Technician III who can own installations end-to-end, mentor junior technicians, and lead on complex commercial security projects across access control, IP video, intrusion systems, and intercom devices.

Based in the Bay Area, this on-site role requires 3–5+ years’ experience, strong wiring, reading drawings, and familiarity with Genetec/Lenel/Bosch platforms.