Security Technician

Tri-City Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-City Group is seeking Security Technicians for immediate openings in the Des Moines area. The role covers installation, maintenance, and service repairs for large construction, new construction, and remodeling projects.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, running low-voltage cables, mounting equipment, and programming security systems. Candidates should have an Electrical Apprenticeship for Low Voltage and at least 1 year of experience with security installations; physical demands

Qualifications

• Completed Electrical Apprenticeship for Low Voltage or equivalent through a Trade or Community college.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with installation and programming of security systems, VMS software.
• Must be able to follow directions, climb a 6 ft ladder, and lift 50 lbs repetitively.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and wiring diagrams to install security equipment, including control panels, cameras, sensors, and access control hardware.
• Run and terminate low-voltage cables and wires through walls, ceilings, and other access points to connect system components.
• Install and mount security equipment, connect cables, and wire low-voltage circuits.
• Program security systems with keypad/software to set user access codes and configure alarm panels.
• Maintain and repair systems, diagnose hardware or software malfunctions.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Low-voltage wiring

Security system programming

Troubleshooting

Education

Electrical apprenticeship (Low Voltage)

Tools

VMS software

Job description

Tri-City Group is currently recruiting for Security Technician positions with immediate openings in the Des Moines area. Security Technicians are responsible for Installation, maintenance, and service repairs for large construction, new construction, and remodeling projects.

Main duties include:

• Read blueprints and wiring diagrams to install security equipment, including control panels, cameras, sensors, and access control hardware.
• Run and terminate low-voltage cables and wires through walls, ceilings, and other access points to connect system components.
• Install and mount security equipment, connect cables, and wire low-voltage circuits.
• Program security systems with keypad/software to set user access codes, configure alarm panels, and integrate various components of a security network.
• Maintenance/Repair: Troubleshoot and fix issues with new and existing systems, and diagnose hardware or software malfunctions.

Required:

• Completed Electrical Apprenticeship for Low Voltage, or equivalent low voltage, data, fire alarm, Audio Visual, security installation cabling program through a Trade or Community college.
• Minimum of 1 Year of experience with the installation and programming of Security systems, VMS software.
• Low voltage knowledge and experience pulling and routing wires.
• Certifications: ESA or NICET preferred, not required.
• The ability to follow directions, climb a 6 foot ladder, and lift 50lbs repetitively, and stand the entire shift.

All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR). Must have reliable transportation. Steel/composite-toed shoes are required. Tri-City Group is an equal-opportunity employer.