Security System Installer

Cherokee Federal; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking an experienced Electronic Tech to install, maintain, and repair integrated security systems for a government client. The role emphasizes VSS, ACS, and IDS success in on-site environments with attention to documentation and safety.

The position requires strong electronics knowledge, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Department of Treasury clearance. Starting pay is commensurate with experience, with full-time benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3+ years of experience in government or commercial installations.
• Experience and training in basics of circuitry and electronics, basic wiring connections, fiber optic cabling and connections, VSS/ACS/IDS, cabling runs and troubleshooting.
• Experience in installation, maintenance, upgrade, and support of ACS, IDS and VSS hardware/software.
• Formal training in electronics and circuitry from technical school or vendor certifications.

Responsibilities

• Planning, procurement, installation, daily on-site maintenance, upgrades, and preventive maintenance on all systems, including annual IDS testing.
• Inventory capture of electronic security equipment and updating as equipment is added, upgraded, or removed.
• Providing technical assistance to team members and serving as the customer’s technical expert to solve problems.

Skills

VSS experience

ACS experience

IDS experience

Low voltage wiring

Driver's license

Education

GED Required

Tools

Identiv hardware

Exacq

Bosch

Job description

As required by our governmental client, 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.

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Security Electronics Technician III: $29.00 to $32.00 per hour. Pay commensurate with experience.

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:

• Planning, procurement, installation, daily on-site maintenance, upgrades, replacements, and preventive maintenance on all systems in addition to annual IDS testing
• Inventory capture of all electronic security equipment and updating as equipment is added, upgraded, or removed.
• 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.
• Electrical troubleshooting, device testing, installation of electronic components, surveillance camera installation and experience with software monitoring systems
• Follow or refer to layout sheets, building plans, floor plans, circuit schematics and descriptions, and manufacturer’s technical guidance.
• Documenting, scheduling, and closing work orders with detailed description of work completed.
• Occasional overtime required.
• 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.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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

• Approximately 3+ years of experience in government or commercial installations and locations preferred. Other skills described throughout this document.
• 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.
• Experience in the installation, maintenance, upgrade, and support of a variety of systems such as ACS, IDS and VSS hardware/software.
• Demonstrated experience installing a wide variety of equipment including configuration of connections with centralized monitoring systems such as Identiv, Honeywell and Bosch preferred.
• Experience and formal training as a low voltage electrician a plus.
• Formal training in basics of electronics and circuitry either in technical school or certifications received during training classes from industry vendors.
• Must be skilled in the use of test equipment such as: digital multimeters, toner tracer, lineman handset and video test monitor.
• Certification as an installer of equipment such as Identiv/Hirsch, Software House, Bosch, Honeywell and Exacq.
• Ability to lift or move items up to 25 lbs.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain at least a Department of Treasury clearance.
• GED Required.
• Mandatory VSS, ACS and IDS experience.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Cherokee Federal Solutions, LLC (CFS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CFS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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