Security Systems Technician — Access Control & CCTV

Equiliem; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a Security Technician II to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot commercial security systems across Los Angeles and Orange County. You will work hands-on with access control, CCTV, IP and analog cameras, and low-voltage cabling, ensuring systems are fully functional on completion of each project.

The role requires fieldwork in populated areas, reading blueprints, coordinating with project teams, and maintaining safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial security system installation experience.
• Minimum 3 years of access control installation experience.
• Minimum 1 year of IP addressing and network troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Install commercial security systems, including cameras, access control panels, card readers, electric strikes, maglocks, and related devices.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot access control panels, readers, credentials, door schedules, access levels, strikes, maglocks, and related components.
• Install and troubleshoot IP and analog cameras, NVRs, and associated CCTV equipment.
• Configure basic CCTV client software on computers and mobile devices, including adding or removing cameras, setting recording schedules, and retrieving footage.
• Configure access control interfaces, including adding or removing credentials, establishing door schedules, and assigning access levels.
• Perform basic IP networking tasks, including IP addressing, switch and router connectivity, troubleshooting, and port forwarding.
• Install and terminate low‑voltage security cabling, including 22/4, 20/4, CAT5e, and CAT6.
• Terminate CAT5e and CAT6 cabling according to applicable standards.
• Dress and route cabling from IT closets to security device locations.
• Build out and organize security equipment racks.
• Install cable pathways, including J‑hooks and D‑rings.
• Perform cable management, labeling, and dressing to maintain organized installations.
• Use word processing, spreadsheet, database, CCTV, access control, and media storage applications as required.
• Read and follow blueprints, drawings, and installation documentation.
• Communicate professionally with customers, colleagues, management, and project stakeholders.
• Maintain a clean and safe jobsite and follow applicable PPE, OSHA, and workplace safety requirements.
• Verify installed equipment is properly configured, operational, and functioning according to project requirements.

Skills

Security systems installation

IP networking

Customer interaction

Blueprints & documentation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scissor lift certification

Job description

Equiliem is seeking a Security Technician II to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot commercial security systems across Los Angeles and Orange County. You will work hands-on with access control, CCTV, IP and analog cameras, and low-voltage cabling, ensuring systems are fully functional on completion of each project.

The role requires fieldwork in populated areas, reading blueprints, coordinating with project teams, and maintaining safety standards on site.