Security Alarm Technician - Electronic / Integrated Security

Johnson Controls; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits day 1

Paid time off

Job summary

Johnson Controls Federal Systems is seeking a Commercial Electronic Security Technician to support the Penn State University campus in State College, PA. You will maintain and service access controls, intrusion systems, and CCTV, performing installations and tests per national electrical code and company guidelines.

Roles include coordinating with police/fire departments, assisting with estimates, and providing End-User training while upholding safety and security clearances as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience installing, inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing commercial and/or industrial integrated security systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, and manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with co-workers and customers.
• Capable of using hand and power tools to mount and secure equipment.
• Ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and service work on commercial electronic security systems including access controls, intrusion, and CCTV.
• May install security devices and infrastructure per installation plan and code guidelines.
• Assist with security system programming and setup.
• Conduct tests to ensure proper operation after installation or repair.
• Coordinate installations with police/fire departments and manage emergency notification records.
• Assist with developing estimates as directed by supervisor.
• Conduct End‑User training.
• Work safely to prevent injuries and property damage.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Effective communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Security clearance eligibility

Education

High School diploma

Tools

SoftwareHouse C-Cure 9000

Bosch cameras

MDI cameras

American Dynamics systems

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a commercial Electronic Security Technician to join our Federal team supporting the main Penn State University campus location in State College, PA.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable.

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment.

Paid Time Off: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total).

As a Security Technician, You Will

• Conduct maintenance and service work, and some installation work, of commercial Electronic Security Systems (ESS) to include, but not limited to, access controls, intrusion detection, and camera systems. Specific systems include, but not limited to: SoftwareHouse C-cure 9000, American Dynamics, and DMP.
• May install security devices and infrastructure at times in accordance with installation plan according to the national electric code, company and customer guidelines.
• Assist with security system programming and setup.
• Conduct tests to ensure proper operation of equipment after installation or repairs.
• Conduct tests of system to the signal-receiving center to properly establish service.
• Coordinate installations with police/fire departments and handle necessary records for notification of emergency calls.
• May help prepare estimates in accordance with prescribed instructions or directions from supervisor.
• Conduct End‑User training.
• Work safely and responsibly to avoid injuries, damage to property, loss of unused materials, and clean up installation debris.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience installing, inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing commercial and/or industrial integrated/electronic security systems for low voltage intrusion, access control, CCTV and digital recording systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, while establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Capable of using hand and power tools to properly mount and secure equipment.
• Works well unsupervised and also as part of a team environment.
• The ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances and/or badges as required to perform site duties (which involves a background, character, criminal history, employment, and credit check).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency working with Softwarehouse C-cure 9000.
• Proficiency working with commercial and/or industrial camera systems. Experience working with Bosch, MDI, and/or American Dynamics preferred.

Preferred Education

• Softwarehouse C-Cure 9000 certified.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems).