Lead Technician (Security)

CBX Solutions Recruiting Team; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CBX Solutions Recruiting Team is seeking a Lead Technician in Charleston, SC to lead onsite installation, termination and configuration of access control and CCTV systems for commercial projects. You will work with Project Managers to meet milestones and coordinate field technicians.

Responsibilities include installing devices, panels, cameras, NVRs, cabling, ensuring safety, training end users, and assisting with commissioning and documentation.

Qualifications

• Two years of Field Technician experience or equivalent in security systems.
• OSHA-10 certification is required.
• Certification in at least two VMS systems is required.
• Certification in at least two access control systems is required.
• Experience configuring CCTV cameras and systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Onsite tasking of resources to meet project milestones established by the Project Manager.
• Install various access control devices and electrified door hardware.
• Install and connect access control panels, power supplies and control equipment.
• Install and program CCTV; analog and IP cameras.
• Install and program NVRs and VMS platforms.
• Install cabling and pathway systems to support security systems.
• Lead a field technician team of 2–4 workers.
• Maintain installation deadlines and quality control.
• Ensure safety on the job site and perform end-user training.
• Participate in project commissioning and testing.
• Contribute to final documentation and attend trades meetings as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Low voltage principles

Communication

Time management

Education

OSHA-10 certification

VMS certifications (2+)

Access control certifications (2+)

Job description

The Lead Technician will be responsible for installation, termination and configuration, without direct supervision, of access control devices, such as: card readers, request to exits, electrified door hardware, access control panels, analog and IP cameras, camera servers (NVR), power supplies, cable pathway systems and various cable that includes but is not limited to: twisted pair cable, low voltage cable and coax. They will be directly responsible for onsite tasking of Field Technicians and Installers to meet the project milestones set by the Project Managers and Field Supervisors. Installations are performed in both new construction and retrofit scenarios in a variety of environments.

Essential Functions

• Onsite tasking of resources to meet project milestones established by the Project Manager
• Install various access control devices and electrified door hardware
• Install and connect access control panels, power supplies and control equipment
• Install and program various CCTV; analog and IP cameras
• Install and program various types of NVR's and VMS platforms
• Install cable and pathway systems to support security systems
• Work in a team environment under project manager, leading a group of field technicians
• Maintain installation deadlines
• Be accountable for the daily time entries of all crew members
• Maintain a high level of quality control
• Ensure safety on the job site
• Perform end-user training
• Participate in project commissioning and testing
• Assist in the enforcement of standards related to final documentation
• Attend trades meetings at construction sites as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Hold and retain certification in at least two VMS systems
• Hold and retain certification in at least two access control system
• Have a minimum one year of experience of basic configuration of physical security systems
• Have attended training for at least one camera manufacturer and received certificate
• Hold and retain the OSHA-10 certificate
• Have served as a Field Technician (or equal) for a minimum of two years
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively lead and plan work days an installation crew of two to four workers
• Demonstrated proficiency in low voltage principles (ohm's law, load calculations, metering, etc.)
• Ability to effectively communicate with customer IT and Facilities staff