Security Alarm Technician - Electronic / Integrated Security

Johnson Controls, Inc.; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits starting on day one

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a commercial Electronic Security Technician to join the Federal Systems team supporting the Penn State campus in State College, PA.

You will perform maintenance, service, and occasional installation of commercial ESS including access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV, with systems such as SoftwareHouse C-Cure 9000, Bosch and American Dynamics. Responsibilities include system testing, end-user training, coordinating with local agencies, and preparing

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience installing, inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing commercial/industrial electronic security systems (low voltage intrusion, access control, CCTV).
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications and manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Capable of using hand and power tools to mount and secure equipment.
• Willingness to obtain required government security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance, service and some installation work on commercial ESS (access control, intrusion detection, CCTV).
• Install security devices per plan and guidelines.
• Assist with system programming and setup.
• Test equipment after installation or repairs for proper operation.
• Coordinate with police/fire departments and manage emergency notification records.
• Assist in preparing estimates under supervision.
• Conduct End-User training.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness on site.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Effective communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Security clearance readiness

Education

High School diploma

Tools

SoftwareHouse C-Cure 9000

Bosch camera systems

MDI camera systems

American Dynamics

Job description

Position Overview

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. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assists with security system programming and setup.
• Conducts testing to ensure proper operation of equipment after installation or repairs.
• Conducts testing of system to the signal‑receiving center to properly establish service.
• Coordinates installations with police/fire departments and handles necessary records for notification of emergency calls.
• May help prepare estimates in accordance with prescribed instructions or directions from supervisor.
• Conduct End‑User training.
• Works safely and responsibly to avoid injuries, damage to property, loss of unused materials and cleans up installation debris.
• Performs 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. (This 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.

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).

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, 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.