Security Technician - DoD SkillBridge Intern

Mobile Communications America; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobile Communications America in San Antonio, Texas, is offering a DoD SkillBridge Internship as a Security Technician for active-duty service members. This position focuses on the installation and troubleshooting of commercial security systems, providing hands-on experience in low voltage installations and customer support. Candidates will assist with security system installations, learn about various security devices, and gain real-world field experience, with a potential path to a full-time role after military separation.

Qualifications

• Active-duty service member eligible for DoD SkillBridge.
• Command approval to participate.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Hands-on mindset and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Team-first attitude.
• Prior experience with communications, electronics, maintenance, construction, troubleshooting, IT, or security systems is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with security system installations and service work.
• Learn basic troubleshooting for devices, cabling, power, and connectivity.
• Help maintain tools, materials, equipment, and inventory.
• Pull, route, terminate, and test low voltage cable.
• Learn basic troubleshooting for devices, cabling, power, and connectivity.
• Read basic wiring diagrams, scopes of work, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Follow MCA standards, customer requirements, and safety expectations.
• Communicate issues, delays, or material needs to the project lead.
• Help maintain tools, materials, equipment, and inventory.
• Enter time and document work accurately.
• Work professionally at customer sites.

Skills

Interest in security systems

Hands-on mindset

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Position Summary

Please Note: This internship is for DoD SkillBridge‑eligible candidates only. Candidates must be active‑duty service members with command approval to participate. MCA is looking for a DoD SkillBridge Intern – Security Technician to learn the installation and troubleshooting of commercial security systems. This internship is designed for transitioning service members who are interested in hands‑on technical work, low voltage installation, field service, and customer support.

What You’ll Learn And Do

• Assist with security system installations and service work.
• Learn access control, CCTV, intrusion/burglar alarm, and related systems.
• Help install devices like card readers, cameras, door strikes, magnetic locks, panels, power supplies, and cabling.
• Pull, route, terminate, and test low voltage cable.
• Learn basic troubleshooting for devices, cabling, power, and connectivity.
• Read basic wiring diagrams, scopes of work, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Follow MCA standards, customer requirements, and safety expectations.
• Communicate issues, delays, or material needs to the project lead.
• Help maintain tools, materials, equipment, and inventory.
• Enter time and document work accurately.
• Work professionally at customer sites.

What We’re Looking For

• Active‑duty service member eligible for DoD SkillBridge.
• Command approval to participate.
• Interest in security systems, electronics, low voltage, communications, IT, networking, or field service.
• Hands‑on mindset and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Team‑first attitude.
• Prior experience with communications, electronics, maintenance, construction, troubleshooting, IT, or security systems is helpful but not required.

What You’ll Gain

• Real‑world field experience.
• Hands‑on training with experienced technicians.
• Exposure to commercial security systems.
• Understanding of MCA tools, processes, and customer expectations.
• A potential path into a full‑time Security Technician role after military separation.

Work Environment

This role may include working at customer sites, MCA offices, shops, warehouses, and field locations. The intern may need to stand, walk, bend, climb, lift materials, use tools, and travel locally to customer sites.

Travel Requirements

Travel as necessary to support company and customer needs.

Direct Reports

No Direct Reports.

NOTE: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Mobile Communications America, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. At MCA, we are “better together.”