Security Systems Technician - Critical Environments

US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.; Colorado City (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL in Colorado City, TX is seeking a Security Systems Technician to be the on-site hands-on resource for daily maintenance of physical security systems at the Barber Lake Data Center. You will work under the Physical Security Systems Engineer and support installs, MACs, and testing while ensuring device-level work meets contractual security obligations.

The role collaborates with Site Operations, handling gates, doors, locks, and related hardware, and requires lifting up to 50 pounds and the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of hands-on field experience with enterprise physical security systems.
• 2+ years with Access Control Systems (ACS) and Video Surveillance Systems (VSS).
• Experience with low-voltage cabling and testing.
• Experience with commissioning, MACs, or installations in occupied environments.
• Knowledge of IP cameras, controllers, readers, locks, and related hardware.
• Basic networking knowledge: IP addressing, VLANs, PoE, basic switching.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily walk-downs and health checks of cameras, card readers, controllers, locks, and low-voltage infrastructure.
• Conduct corrective maintenance on ACS, VSS, intrusion, intercom, and key management hardware.
• Assist on installs, MACs, commissioning, and acceptance testing of new devices and system expansions.
• Terminate and test low-voltage cabling to OEM standards.
• Execute Genetec Security Center field tasks: enroll devices, tune, verify streams, test archivers, and validate door behavior.
• Manage tickets against SLAs with clear updates and root-cause notes.

Skills

Access Control

Video Surveillance

Low-voltage Cabling

IP Networking

Hardware Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certificate / Associate Degree

Tools

Genetec Security Center

CCTV Systems

Network Switches

Job description

Colorado City, TX 79512

*US AMR‑Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

*US AMR‑Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Colorado City, TX 79512

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented peopleand empowering them tothrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

We support your move!

Relocating to a new community is a big step, and we don't want you to take it alone. JLL provides financial relocation assistance to eligible candidates moving to Mitchell County – TX (subject to company terms) and we go well beyond the check. We encourage you to explore living opportunities in Mitchell County – TX, understand what's available, and so move quickly when the right opportunity comes up.

Our team is here to help you get oriented: whether that means answering questions about the community, pointing you toward nearby services in the surrounding region, or simply being a resource as you get settled. Colorado City is a growing hub for cutting-edge data center infrastructure, and the people who move here to be part of that growth find a genuine sense of community and purpose. You bring the talent. We'll help you find your place.

What this job involves: The Security Systems Technician is the on-site hands‑on resource responsible for day‑to‑day field maintenance of all physical security systems at the Barber Lake Data Center. This role reporting operationally to the Physical Security Systems Engineer, executes preventive and corrective maintenance, supports installs and minor Moves, Adds, Changes (MAC) work, and performs first‑line troubleshooting on access control, video surveillance, and supporting systems. You are accountable for delivering the device‑level work needed to meet every physical security obligation in the customer agreements. As a close, daily partner to the Site Operations team, you will work at the intersection of security and facilities on gates, doors, locks, closers, hinges, electromechanical hardware, and adjacent mechanical systems, actively learning from Site Ops trades, sharing knowledge of security systems, and collaborating on shared troubleshooting and repairs so the site runs as one team.

What your day‑to‑day will look like:

• Perform daily walk‑downs and proactive health checks of cameras, card readers, controllers, locks, REX devices, intercoms, biometric readers, and supporting low‑voltage infrastructure while executing preventive maintenance per OEM and contract schedule


• Perform corrective maintenance and break‑fix on access control (ACS), video surveillance (VSS), intrusion detection, intercom, key management, and visitor management hardware


• Support the Physical Security Systems Engineer on installs, MACs, commissioning, and acceptance testing of new devices, zones, and system expansions


• Terminate, dress, label, and test low‑voltage cabling (Cat6/6A, fiber patching, RS‑485) to Cipher Digital and OEM standards


• Execute Genetec Security Center field tasks under engineer direction: enrolling and tuning devices, verifying camera streams and archiver recording, configuring readers, validating door behavior, and clearing health alarms


• Work tickets from the security operations queue against contractual SLAs, providing clear updates, accurate root‑cause notes, and complete closeout documentation


• Partner daily with the Site Operations team on shared infrastructure including gates, doors, locks, closers, hinges, electromechanical hardware, and adjacent mechanical systems, supporting joint troubleshooting, repairs, and PMs while cross‑training with Site Ops technicians

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required


• 3+ years of hands‑on field experience installing, maintaining, or servicing enterprise physical security systems


• 2+ years working directly with Access Control Systems (ACS) and Video Surveillance Systems (VSS)


• Experience with low‑voltage cabling, termination, and testing (Cat6/6A, fiber, RS‑485)


• Experience supporting commissioning, installs, or MAC work in occupied environments under change control


• Hands‑on competence with IP cameras, controllers, readers, locks, REX devices, intercoms, and supporting field hardware


• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals: IP addressing, VLANs, PoE, basic switching, and structured cabling standards


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, use ladders, scissor lifts, and boom lifts to access cameras, readers, and overhead pathways, and work outside normal business hours including weekends, evenings, holidays, and on‑call rotations when required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical certificate or Associate degree in Electronics, Information Technology, or a related field


• Genetec Security Center technician‑level training, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire


• OEM certifications: Axis Certified Professional, HID Advantage, Bosch, Mercury, Aiphone, or equivalent


• Exposure to Genetec Security Center


• Data center, mission‑critical, or large‑campus environment experience


• Team‑oriented and trade‑curious; eager to learn from other trades and share security expertise, working seamlessly alongside the Physical Security Systems Engineer, Site Operations technicians, guard force, IT, and Facilities

Work Shift: Standard business hours with willingness to work outside normal hours including weekends, evenings, holidays, and on‑call rotations for incidents, maintenance windows, or customer support
Travel: Less than 10%, primarily for training or limited cross‑site support

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This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location: On‑site –Colorado City, TX

Personalized benefits that support personal well‑being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions


• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care


• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary


• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays


• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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Colorado City, TX 79512

*US AMR‑Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.