Security Electronics Technician

Hire Velocity; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Security Electronics Technician III to join their dynamic team. This role involves working with cutting-edge electronic security systems, including Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Intrusion Detection systems. You will be responsible for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, ensuring the highest standards of security for clients. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in similar roles and possess a valid driver's license. Join a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, while working in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with VSS, ACS, and IDS systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge in circuitry, wiring, and fiber optics.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair integrated electronic security systems.
• Provide technical assistance and document work orders for clients.

Skills

Video Surveillance Systems (VSS)

Access Control Systems (ACS)

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

Electrical troubleshooting

Device testing

Basic wiring connections

Fiber optic cabling

CAT6 cabling runs

Technical assistance

Test equipment usage

Education

3+ years of experience in government or commercial installations

Formal training in electronics and circuitry

Tools

Digital multimeters

Toner tracer

Lineman handset

Video test monitor

MS Office Suite

Job description

*Remote* but local to Portland, OR, or Vancouver WA

Job Description

Security Electronics Technician III

This position requires an active Department of Treasury clearance or the ability to obtain a Department of Treasury clearance to be considered.

We are seeking an experienced Electronic Tech with mandatory experience in Video Surveillance Systems (VSS), Access Control Systems (ACS) and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) systems to work closely with other members of the company's service team, engineering team, and directly with clients to install, maintain, and/or repair integrated electronic security systems.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Security Electronics Technician III Responsibilities Include:

1. Planning, procurement, installation, daily on-site maintenance, upgrades, replacements, and preventive maintenance on all systems in addition to annual IDS testing.
2. Inventory capture of all electronic security equipment and updating as equipment is added, upgraded, or removed.
3. Experience in the installation, maintenance, upgrade, and support of a variety of systems such as ACS, IDS and VSS hardware/software (required).
4. Providing technical assistance to other team members as well as acting as the technical expert to the customer to solve problems or provide general guidance.
5. Electrical troubleshooting, device testing, installation of electronic components, surveillance camera installation and experience with software monitoring systems.
6. Follow or refer to layout sheets, building plans, floor plans, circuit schematics and descriptions, and manufacturer’s technical guidance.
7. Documenting, scheduling, and closing work orders with detailed description of work completed, occasional overtime required.
8. Work orders will be created based on customer requests via email, phone, or text. Work orders and annual testing reports will be completed and then sent to the customer and PM weekly. All documentation shall be provided to the PM for each month’s activity by the 1st of the following month. Expense reports will be completed on a weekly basis as needed.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Security Electronics Technician III Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

Required:

1. Mandatory VSS, ACS and IDS experience Required (Must have hands on service installation experience of any/all to be considered).
2. Demonstrated experience and training in the basics of circuitry and electronics, basic wiring connections, fiber optic cabling and connections, Video Surveillance (VSS), Access Control (ACS), Intrusion Detection (IDS), CAT6 cabling runs and troubleshooting.
3. Experience in the installation, maintenance, upgrade, and support of a variety of systems such as ACS, IDS and VSS hardware/software.
4. 3+ years of experience in government or commercial installations and locations. Other skills described throughout this document.
5. 3+ years Demonstrated experience installing a wide variety of equipment including configuration of connections with centralized monitoring systems such as Identiv, Honeywell and Bosch.
6. Must be skilled in the use of test equipment such as: digital multimeters, toner tracer, lineman handset and video test monitor.
7. Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
8. Ability to obtain at least a Department of Treasury clearance.
9. Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Preferred:

1. Experience and formal training as a low voltage electrician.
2. Formal training in basics of electronics and circuitry either in technical school or certifications received during training classes from industry vendors.
3. Certification as an installer of equipment such as Identiv/Hirsch, Software House, Bosch, Honeywell, Exacq. and Milestone.
4. Ability to lift or move items up to 25 lbs.
5. Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Engineering Services, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security