Security Alarm Technician
TEKsystems
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TEKsystems in Wichita, KS is seeking an Alarm Installation Technician for a contract, onsite role. You will install, troubleshoot, and program residential security systems, including CCTV, DVRs, and access control, while educating homeowners on operation and features.
Candidates should have hands-on experience with cabling, low-voltage work, and customer service. Travel within the Wichita service area is expected; a personal vehicle is required during the contract period.
Qualifications
- Experience with cabling and copper cable installations.
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand tools.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Professional appearance and ability to work with homeowners.
- Reliable transportation for contract period.
- Ability to travel throughout the Wichita service area.
Responsibilities
- Install, troubleshoot, repair, and program residential security systems.
- Work with burglar alarms, CCTV, DVRs, and access control.
- Upgrade existing systems to newer technologies.
- Install and service door contacts, window sensors, and smoke detectors.
- Diagnose signal and connectivity issues and verify system function.
- Educate homeowners on operations and features.
- Complete service paperwork and manage truck inventory.
- Deliver exceptional customer service on every call.
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Job description
Location: Wichita, KS
We're hiring Alarm Installation Technicians to support one of the nation's leading residential security providers. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with hands‑on experience in cabling, wiring, low‑voltage systems, skilled trades, or residential installations who are looking to build a long‑term career in the security industry.
Provided comprehensive training on its products and systems, making this a great fit for mechanically inclined individuals with strong customer service skills and a desire to learn.
After completing training, you'll be responsible for:
Installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and programming residential security systems
Working with burglar alarms, CCTV systems (IP & Analog), DVRs, and access control equipment
Upgrading and converting existing alarm systems to newer technologies
Installing and servicing door contacts, window sensors, and smoke detectors
Diagnosing and resolving signal and connectivity issues
Testing and verifying proper system functionality
Educating homeowners on equipment operation, mobile connectivity, and system features
Completing customer documentation and service paperwork
Managing truck inventory and tracking equipment usage
Delivering exceptional customer service on every service call
Experience with cabling, wiring, CAT5, CAT6, or copper cable installations
Mechanical aptitude and comfort using hand tools
Strong communication and customer service skills
Professional appearance and ability to work directly with homeowners
Reliable transportation (personal vehicle required during the contract period)
Ability to travel throughout the Wichita service area
Low-voltage installation experience
Residential technology installation experience
Security, alarm, or CCTV experience
IP camera experience
Electrical experience
Best Buy Geek Squad, telecom, cable technician, or similar field-service experience
Trade school or technical school training
We are especially interested in candidates from:
Security and alarm installation
Telecom and cable installation
Low-voltage construction
Electrical helper or apprentice roles
Residential service technician positions
Geek Squad and consumer technology support
Skilled trades with customer-facing experience
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to learn new technology quickly
Excellent customer interaction skills
Dependable and self-motivated work ethic
Professionalism in residential environments
Ability to build trust and confidence with homeowners
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with technology, solving problems, and interacting directly with customers while building a career in the security and low-voltage industry.
This is a Contract position based out of Wichita, KS.
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a Contract position based out of Wichita, KS.
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will
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