LocksmithAccess Control Technician

Digishield Security Solutions Inc; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

Digishield Security Solutions Inc. is looking for an Access Control Technician in Herndon, Virginia. The role involves inspecting, installing, and servicing access and video systems in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should possess locksmithing knowledge and have at least 2 years of technical experience in the security field.

This position provides opportunities for career advancement, paid training, and a competitive salary, along with benefits such as a company vehicle and uniforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in security solutions and access control.
• Ability to perform installation and service for access and video systems.
• Must be able to fluently understand, speak and write English.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and service commercial and residential access systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair access and video systems.
• Build relationships with sales staff and manage project timelines.

Skills

Locksmithing knowledge

Technical troubleshooting

Customer service

Project management

Tools

Avigilon ACM

HID

Axis

Job description

Job Title: Access Control Technician

Reports To: General Manager or Franchise Owner

Key Areas of Responsibility

The Access Control Technician position is an integral part of FlyLock Security Solutions and is key to the growth of the company. All Access Control Technicians must have the ability to work well in a high-paced working environment. The individual must work well as part of the team and independently from the FlyLock owner. The Access Control Technician position is a hands‑on technical position geared for an individual who has a technical mind‑set. Ideal candidates will have locksmithing knowledge and demonstrate the ability to learn new technical methods and techniques.

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Requirements/Responsibilities

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in technical hands‑on field experience in the security solutions, access control, door hardware and other skilled trades.
• Inspects, installs and services all basic and complex commercial and residential access and video systems.
• Performs advanced, complex troubleshooting and repair functions for commercial and residential access and video systems such as: programming; cleaning detectors; testing controls and peripheral devices; mounting, replacing, and testing equipment according to specifications; running cable, etc.
• Instructs customers in access and video systems operation by recommending ways to use additional features and capabilities of system installations.
• Responds to customer questions and requests.
• Recommend corrective services to adjust customer complaints.
• Diffuses difficult and complex customer issues.
• Builds and maintains working relations with the sales staff.
• Defines the scope of add‑ons and change orders, seeks customer approval, and writes up paperwork.
• Performs site visits with sales consultants for existing or potential clients.
• Takes responsibility for project from first walk through to final sign off and hand offs to service.
• Maintains accurate records of all inspections/service calls and troubleshooting as required to include documentation and updating paperwork.
• Acts as onsite project lead to meet project timelines and goals, and oversee lead technicians, technicians, apprentices, and subcontractors.
• Other duties as required by management.

Nice to Have

• Access Control - Avigilon ACM, Linear Emerge3 & 50P, S2, Lenel Kantech, Honeywell WinPak, DSX, Maxxess Access, AMAG Symetry, Keyscan System7, Brivo, OpenPath
• Credentials and Biometics - HID, Aptiq, AWID, Suprema, BioConnect, MyIris, IrisID, LG Iris, Schlage, L1 Indenity, NEDAP, TRES443/900 Long Range Readers, Object Detection
• CCTV - Exacq, Avigilon, Axis, Arecont, ACTi, Pelco, HikVision, Dahua, LPR
• Lock Hardware HES, Rutherford, Schlage, Allegion Brands, Assa Brands, SDC Controls, Lock Retrofit Kits, Magnetic Locks, Electrified Trim Sets, Electified Crash Bars, Electified Strikes, Electified Handsets, Schlage NDE
• Networks - Netgear, Dlink, Ubiquit, Fiber Optics, SPF Modules, Fiber Optic Testing and Termination
• Wireless- Ubiquiti, Firetide, Fluid Mesh

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to fluently understand, speak and write English.
• Ability to push, pull and lift at least 50lbs.
• Ability to kneel, crouch and stoop.
• Ability to reach above and below the shoulders.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to grasp, twist, and pull.
• Ability to climb a ladder and work above ground.
• Withstand external weather conditions year-round.

Benefits

• Growing Industry
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Flexibility
• Paid Training
• Company Vehicle
• Uniforms Provided
• Competitive Wages