Security Technician

International Executive Service Corps; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider located in Austin, Texas is seeking a Security Technician to install and service access control equipment and IP video systems. The ideal candidate has over three years of relevant experience and must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. This role requires proficiency in understanding electrical schematics and relevant mechanical skills. The technician will work on various projects in dynamic environments where professionalism is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years in relevant access control installation, service, and configuration.
• Active or ability to obtain access control license.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and troubleshoot access control and video systems.
• Lay out work and prep materials for installation.
• Test voltage and continuity using a multi-meter.

Skills

Proficiency in reading and understanding electrical schematics

Mechanical and computer skills

Troubleshooting skills

Understanding of low voltage systems

Education

High School Graduate, GED or equivalent

Tools

Multi-meter

Hand tools for installation

Job description

The Security Technician will be responsible for installing, servicing and troubleshooting/diagnostics on access control equipment and IP based video systems including, but not limited to: electrified and non-electrified locks, card readers, ancillary door devices, IP and analog cameras, head-end video recording devices, wired and wireless systems and intercom systems. As a security technician, projects are in highly visible environments, active and occupied projects and construction sites. This person is expected to very professional in various situations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• A Security Technician may be required to perform any of the duties and responsibilities associated with classification ST (Security Technician) in addition to the following;
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading and understanding electrical schematics, PDF drawings, and related documents associated with installation and/or service of security systems.
• Lays out work and preps materials for installation.
• Install cabling, mount equipment, install card readers, door contacts, mag locks, electrified strikes and integrated systems.
• Functional understanding of low voltage systems, relays, normally closed/normally open.
• Assembles and installs access control panels, power supplies, cable pathways system and various cable that includes, but is not limited to, CAT cable, low voltage cable and coax.
• General understanding of Network Topology.
• Test voltage and continuity using a multi-meter.
• Possess mechanical and computer skill and ability to effectively troubleshoot.
• Operates any hand tools and equipment necessary to perform all associated tasks.
• Performs other project related duties and assignments as instructed by supervisor.
• Meets attendance standards and complies with late/absence notification procedures.

Position Requirements:

• Education: High School Graduate, GED or equivalent. Certifications.
• Active, or ability to immediately obtain access control license.
• Experience: Must have 3 or more years in relevant access control installation, service and configuration.

Experience with any or all of the following Preferred:

• Access Control:
  • Software House
  • Genetec
  • DSX
  • AMAG
  • S2
  • Open Options
  • Lenel
• CCTV:
  • Milestone
  • American Dynamics
  • Exacq
  • Salient
  • OnSSI

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