Secret-Clearance Field Tech: Access Control Installations

Serco; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking an Engineering Tech to assemble, mount, wire, and integrate automated turnstiles and gate systems at client sites. Active DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required, along with a high school diploma and 3+ years in security installations.

The role involves mechanical and electrical assembly, low-voltage work, and troubleshooting to ensure seamless integration with security software. Travel up to 75% (CONUS) is expected.

Qualifications

• Active DoW Secret security clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years in physical security installation or related fields.
• Excellent communications and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% (CONUS).
• Ability to obtain a valid U.S. Passport.
• Ability to obtain basic mechanical/electrical hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Unpack, position, level, and anchor full-height turnstiles, gates, and control cabinets.
• Install conduit paths between junction points and control cabinets.
• Run, terminate, and dress low-voltage wiring per schematics.
• Wire and configure badge readers, biometric scanners, barcodes, and visitor management systems.
• Perform functional testing of sensors, barriers, and fail-safes; troubleshoot issues.
• Complete daily field reports, sign-offs, and photo documentation via mobile apps.
• Provide basic system walk-throughs and end-user training after project completion.

Skills

DoD Secret clearance

Communication skills

Analytical skills

MS Office

Travel 75%

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Serco Inc. is seeking an Engineering Tech to assemble, mount, wire, and integrate automated turnstiles and gate systems at client sites. Active DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required, along with a high school diploma and 3+ years in security installations.

The role involves mechanical and electrical assembly, low-voltage work, and troubleshooting to ensure seamless integration with security software. Travel up to 75% (CONUS) is expected.