Security Technician (contingent)

BCF Solutions; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BCF Solutions is seeking a Security Technician to support the Maintenance and Sustainment of the Electronic Security System (ESS) for Fort Hood. The role requires installing, maintaining, and upgrading security components per specifications, and collaborating with Government representatives to design and deliver high-performance systems.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in electronic security, certifications in Lenel OnGuard and Genetec, and the ability to travel to remote sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical curriculum preferred for applicants.
• 10+ years in low-voltage/electronic security for U.S. Government facilities.
• Certification in Lenel OnGuard and Genetec Security Center required; additional certifications preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
• Experience with VMS, sensors, access control, and imaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and upgrade electronic security components per specs.
• Use drawings and manuals to ensure proper installation and operation.
• Collaborate with government and security personnel in design and delivery.
• Prepare design packages and verify compliance with codes and directives.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on installed systems.
• Maintain documentation and baseline configurations; manage change requests.
• Coordinate equipment logistics and quality control; ship/receive as needed.
• Travel to remote sites to support program objectives.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Technical problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Documentation & reporting

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree (technical)

Tools

Lenel OnGuard

Genetec Security Center

Intercom systems (Commend)

HID access control

Bosch/Pelco/Axis equipment

PC-based security software

Networking & Fiber optics

Job description

Location

Fort Hood, TX (on-site)

Summary

The Security Technician will support the Maintenance and Sustainment of the Electronic Security System (ESS) for Fort Hood.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Provide technical skills to install, repair, and/or upgrade electronic/electrical components comprising multifaceted integrated security systems.
• Utilize drawings, diagrams, schematics, specifications, standards, technical manuals, and manufacturer guides/instructions to ensure security equipment is installed, configured, and maintained in accordance with functional and operational requirements.
• Support BCF engineering, management, and other personnel during meetings, reviews, and technical interchanges with Government representatives to design, document, acquire, install, integrate, modify, test and deliver high-performance integrated security systems.
• Assist BCF engineering in analyzing customer's operational and functional technical requirements to support the preparation and submission of design packages for the installation of electronic security equipment.
• Ensure equipment is installed in accordance with all applicable electrical codes, government directives, safety regulations, and other applicable documents.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance as required on installed systems.
• Prepare and update documentation, as required, to capture site specific data that comprises the installation baseline. Provide input to change requests and incorporate and document approved changes to the installed baseline and supporting artifacts.
• Assist with quality control, configuration management, and equipment logistics of the installed system.
• Ship and receive equipment to/from security installations for installation and/or replacement.
• Perform incoming inspection of receivables and coordinate with vendors and manufacturers to ensure received components are correct as ordered, timely received, and functionally operational.
• Must be able to travel to remote sites and locations in support of program objectives.

Non-essential Duties

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma required; Associates Degree desired (applicants with technical curriculum preferred).
• 10+ years of experience as a low-voltage/electronic security technician in the construction, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of physical security type applications for U.S. Government facilities.
• Demonstrated, hands on experience with electronic security systems, to include video management systems, intrusion detection sensors, access control systems, PC based security software and applications, communications equipment, and day/night/thermal imaging cameras.
• Current manufacturer certification in BOTH Lenel OnGuard and Genetec Security Center is required; certification in Commend intercom systems, HID, and/or GuardRFID Argus (TotGuard) is preferred; Bosch, Pelco, or Axis certifications are also beneficial. Certification on any remaining site ESS platforms must be obtained within 30 calendar days of award (PWS Attachment 5).
• Proficiency in reading and understanding blueprints, diagrams, schematics, user's manuals & troubleshooting guides is a must.
• Experience in installing and/or configuring networking equipment, fiber optics, hardwired interfaces, low voltage power distribution and power sources, computer-based systems and software - troubleshooting experience is preferred.
• Capable of working independently to solve technical problems utilizing sound decision making that is the best interest of the customer.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal, to maintain a strong relationship with Government and Security Forces Personnel.
• Must be a self-starter, detail oriented, able to prioritize, and reach objectives within time and resource constraints.
• Daily onsite support at Fort Hood is a requirement; candidate must reside within 35 miles of Fort Hood.

Computer Skills

• Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment.
• Must have proficiency in a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and database (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• CompTIA Security+ CE strongly preferred at hire; must be able to attain A+, Network+, and Security+ CE (DoD 8140 / DCWF 411 per Attachment 21).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Clearance

• Must possess (or be able to obtain) an active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Licensed electrician, IT/cybersecurity certification, FO or low-voltage certification are a plus.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• US military force protection systems experience strongly preferred.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Routine lifting of objects 50-80 pounds.
• Manual dexterity with ability to use power and hand tools to accomplish technical work.
• Perform work in unusual positions and sometimes tight spacing.
• Ability to use ladders, climbing equipment, scaffolding, and operation of hi-lifts.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, sometimes in extreme weather conditions.