Security Electronics Embedded Technician

Apic Solutions, Inc.; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

APIC Solutions, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Security Electronics Embedded Technician to be permanently embedded at a single detention facility in Denver, CO. This role owns the facility's preventative maintenance program, troubleshoots field issues, and supports occasional upgrades.

You will serve as the primary on-site contact for security electronics and participate in rotating after-hours on-call shifts. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience with low-voltage systems, strong

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in servicing low-voltage security or access control systems
• Ability to pass extensive background check due to correctional facility
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and climbing ladders

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute preventative maintenance for security systems such as access control and CCTV
• Troubleshoot field issues and coordinate with engineers as needed
• Support on-site installations and read electrical schematics and design docs

Skills

NEC knowledge

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Independent on-site work

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Bluebeam

Job description

Brief Description

APIC Solutions is seeking a hands-on Security Electronics Embedded Technician to be permanently embedded at a single detention/corrections facility, responsible for the ongoing maintenance, servicing, and reliability of its security electronics systems. This role owns the facility's preventative maintenance program planning and documenting recurring inspections and servicing while also troubleshooting issues and supporting occasional installation of new or upgraded components. The technician serves as the facility's dedicated point of contact for its security electronics systems, including participation in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Preventative Maintenance & System Operations

• Develop, maintain, and execute a preventative maintenance schedule for all facility security electronics systems, including access control, video surveillance, digital audio, and PLC-based control panels
• Conduct recurring inspections and servicing to proactively identify and correct wear or potential failures before they affect facility operations
• Perform functional testing and calibration of facility security systems on a routine basis to confirm proper operation and continued compliance with design specifications and regulatory standards
• Maintain detailed preventative maintenance records, inspection logs, and service documentation for every facility system

Field Support & Troubleshooting

• Serve as the dedicated, permanently embedded technician for the assigned facility, working directly with facility staff, project managers, and installation crews on system maintenance, upgrades, and occasional new installations
• Diagnose and resolve field-level issues with installed security electronics systems; elevate design-level or engineering issues to senior technical engineers as needed
• Assist with the installation, wiring, and termination of new or upgraded low-voltage security electronics components as facility needs and project schedules require
• Read and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system design documentation; flag discrepancies between design and field conditions

On-Call & Client Interaction

• Participate in a rotating after-hours and weekend on-call schedule to provide emergency response, troubleshooting, and system support for the facility outside of normal business hours
• Represent the company professionally on‑site, addressing client and facility staff questions and escalating concerns to project management as appropriate

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience servicing, maintaining, troubleshooting, or installing low‑voltage security, access control, or electronic control systems
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to pass extensive background check due to the nature of the working environment (Detention Facility)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; climb ladders and work at heights; work in varied on‑site environments, including confined spaces within the correctional facility

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in corrections, detention, or other secure facility environments
• Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
• Low-voltage or limited-energy electrician license
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Network+ (helpful for IP‑based access control and video systems)
• Experience executing a preventative maintenance program for electronic, security, or control systems
• Hands‑on experience with access control, CCTV/video surveillance, and intercom/audio systems
• Basic network troubleshooting for IP‑based security devices

Essential Skills

• Technical Proficiency - Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) as applied to low‑voltage systems; proficiency with hand tools, wire terminations, conduit, and low‑voltage cabling (Cat5e/6, coax; fiber a plus); basic understanding of PLC-based control panels; ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• System Knowledge - Proficient with AutoCAD, REVIT, or Bluebeam drawings (reading/interpretation required); proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; comfortable using mobile apps and tools for field documentation and reporting
• Problem‑Solving - Strong hands‑on troubleshooting ability with an emphasis on resolving field issues efficiently and safely under the guidance of engineering and project management
• Independence & Reliability - Able to work independently as the sole embedded technician on‑site; professional demeanor when interacting with corrections staff and clients; reliable, safety‑conscious, and detail‑oriented; willing and available to participate in a rotating after‑hours on‑call schedule

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
• Comfortable working in active correctional facility environments
• Permanently assigned to single on‑site location in Denver, CO

Summary

ABOUT APIC SOLUTIONS

At APIC Solutions, we are a customer-focused organization that believes in a team approach to develop multi-level relationships with our prospects and customers. We are seeking a team player who is willing to strategize with and include their teammates to provide SERVICE BEYOND EXPECTATIONS to our clients. We value experienced professionals who are committed to technical excellence, safety, continuous improvement, and delivering reliable security and construction solutions.

Why Join APIC Solutions?

At APIC Solutions, we believe that safety and reliability aren't just policies— they’re part of our culture. As a Security Electronics Embedded Technician, you'll play a critical role in maintaining the security infrastructure that protects a detention facility and its staff. Your expertise and dedication will directly impact facility safety and operational excellence.

APIC Solutions is a growing leader in construction and specialized services. We partner with our team members to foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice matters. Our commitment to safety and excellence is recognized across our commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and government sectors. If you're passionate about technical excellence and want to make a tangible impact in a specialized, high-security environment, we'd love to hear from you.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

APIC Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. APIC Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.