Security Systems Technician

Paycom - ATS; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Mississippi is seeking a Security Systems Technician to install, configure, test, and support commercial security, life-safety, and low-voltage systems at customer sites across MS and AR.

You will work with project teams, customers, contractors, vendors, and internal staff to deliver safe, well-documented solutions and read blueprints, label cables, and perform preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of related experience installing, programming, servicing, or supporting commercial security systems.
• Relevant manufacturer, NICET, BICSI, ESA, OSHA, networking, fire alarm, or security-industry certifications.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, and support video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, fire alarm, intercom, and related low-voltage systems.
• Install, terminate, label, and test copper, fiber, coaxial, and related cabling, devices, power supplies, enclosures, and network hardware.
• Configure users, access levels, schedules, alarms, notifications, recording settings, analytics, integrations, and reports.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, cabling, power, connectivity, and performance issues; perform upgrades, preventive maintenance, replacements, and approved changes.
• Read blueprints, floor plans, wiring and riser diagrams, specifications, and scope documents.

Skills

Video surveillance

Access control

Intrusion detection

Fire alarm

Low-voltage cabling

IP networking

Drawings & diagrams

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Customer service

Axis

Verkada

LenelS2

Honeywell

Hanwha Vision

Cisco Meraki

Avigilon

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

# Security Systems TechnicianGluckstadt - Gluckstadt, MS 39110; Corporate - Ridgeland, MS 39157; Little Rock - Little Rock, AR 72211## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh School/GEDTravel PercentageRoad Warrior## DescriptionThe Security Systems Technician installs, configures, tests, troubleshoots, and supports commercial security, life-safety, and low-voltage systems at customer and project sites. The technician works with customers, project teams, contractors, vendors, and internal staff to deliver safe, reliable, well-documented solutions.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Install, configure, program, test, and support video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, fire alarm, intercom, and related low-voltage systems.* Install, terminate, label, and test copper, fiber, coaxial, and related cabling, devices, power supplies, enclosures, and network hardware.* Configure users, access levels, schedules, alarms, notifications, recording settings, analytics, integrations, and reports.* Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, cabling, power, connectivity, and performance issues; perform upgrades, preventive maintenance, replacements, and approved changes.* Verify installations against project requirements, manufacturer specifications, applicable codes, and company quality standards.* Read blueprints, floor plans, wiring and riser diagrams, specifications, and scope documents.* Maintain accurate programming, configuration, testing, inventory, labeling, as-built, material, and closeout records.* Provide customer instruction and support service calls, warranty work, system changes, emergency requests, and project closeout.* Follow safety, confidentiality, customer-site, legal, and company requirements while communicating professionally with all stakeholders.## Qualifications**Required Qualifications*** High school diploma or equivalent.* A minimum of three years of related experience installing, programming, servicing, or supporting commercial security systems.* Valid driver’s license.* Relevant manufacturer, NICET, BICSI, ESA, OSHA, networking, fire alarm, or security-industry certifications.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Hands-on experience with video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, fire alarm, or comparable electronic security systems.* Working knowledge of low-voltage cabling and basic IP networking, including TCP/IP, PoE, switches, VLANs, and connected devices.* Ability to read system drawings and use hand tools, power tools, ladders, lifts, and test equipment safely.* Strong troubleshooting, documentation, organization, communication, and customer-service skills; able to work independently and with a team.* Experience with Axis, Verkada, LenelS2, Honeywell, Hanwha Vision, Cisco Meraki, Avigilon, or comparable platforms.* Experience commissioning integrated or cloud-managed security systems in commercial, enterprise, or regulated environments.**Physical Requirements*** Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.* Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, work overhead, and perform repetitive hand and arm motions during field work.* Ability to safely lift, carry, position, and move tools, materials, equipment, and system components.* Ability to climb ladders, use approved lifts, work in equipment rooms and confined field spaces, and identify wiring, labels, indicators, and system signals.**Work Environment*** Work occurs primarily at customer locations, active jobsites, offices, data centers, communications rooms, and equipment rooms.* Daily local travel, occasional overnight travel, and occasional after-hours work may be required.* Employees must follow company safety procedures, customer requirements, and site-specific rules.