Security Systems Technician I – Onsite, Training & Growth

Securitas Technology; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Company vehicle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Securitas Technology in Houston, TX seeks a field technician to manage post-installation issues, perform preventive maintenance, and execute on-site software upgrades. The role requires strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, and fire alarm systems, with licenses such as EL06 or close to obtaining one.

You will diagnose problems, document changes, and install upgrades while coordinating with teams to ensure system availability and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting low voltage equipment.
• Strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, burglary and fire alarm systems.
• Fire alarm exposure with Bosch/Silent Knight preferred; other brands a plus.
• ESA or NTS certifications preferred and beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Respond to trouble tickets to ensure uptime and performance.
• Diagnose and resolve application issues individually or as a team.
• Perform preventative maintenance to maximize availability and identify faults.
• Make routine configuration changes (user permissions, app config, etc.).
• Document all system modifications in change control tracking.
• Produce technical documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Perform pre-deployment testing of upgrades and modifications.
• Install software upgrades and major modifications on site.

Skills

Troubleshooting

System diagnostics

Documentation

Configuration changes

Microsoft Office

Time management

Communication skills

Access control systems

CCTV systems

Fire alarm systems

Education

High School diploma

ESA Certified Alarm Technician

NTS Certified Service Technician

Tools

Bosch fire systems

Silent Knight

Simplex

Notifier

Edwards

Siemens

Microsoft Office

Job description

Securitas Technology in Houston, TX seeks a field technician to manage post-installation issues, perform preventive maintenance, and execute on-site software upgrades. The role requires strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, and fire alarm systems, with licenses such as EL06 or close to obtaining one.

You will diagnose problems, document changes, and install upgrades while coordinating with teams to ensure system availability and client satisfaction.