Security Technician I

Clear Destination Inc.; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. is seeking a skilled Field Technician to install, terminate, and configure access control devices, CCTV cameras, and NVR/VMS systems on site.

You will work without direct supervision, coordinating with project managers to meet milestones across new construction and retrofit environments. Required certifications include two VMS systems, one access control system, and OSHA-10, plus at least two years as a Field Technician or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Hold and retain certification in at least two VMS systems.
• Hold and retain certification in at least one access control system.
• Have a minimum one year of experience configuring physical security systems.
• Have attended training for at least one camera manufacturer and received certificate.
• Hold and retain OSHA-10 certificate.
• Have served as a Field Technician (or equal) for a minimum of two years.

Responsibilities

• Install access control devices and electrified door hardware.
• Install and connect access control panels, power supplies and control equipment.
• Install and program CCTV; analog and IP cameras.
• Install and program NVRs and VMS platforms.
• Install cable and pathway systems to support security systems.
• Lead a team of field technicians under a project manager/supervisor.
• Maintain high quality control and safety on job sites.
• Perform end-user training and participate in commissioning/testing.

Skills

Low voltage principles

IP camera technology

Customer communication

Coordination with trades

Team leadership (field technicians)

Education

Certification in at least two VMS systems

Certification in at least one access control system

OSHA-10 certificate

Tools

NVRs

VMS platforms

Job description

The Technician will be responsible for installation, termination and configuration, without direct supervision, of access control devices, such as: card readers, request to exits, electrified door hardware, access control panels, analog and IP cameras, camera servers (NVR), power supplies, cable pathway systems and various cable that includes but is not limited to: twisted pair cable, low voltage cable and coax. They will be directly responsible for onsite tasking of Field Technicians and Installers to meet the project milestones set by the Project Managers and Field Supervisors. Installations are performed in both new construction and retrofit scenarios in a variety of environments.

Essential Functions

• Install various access control devices and electrified door hardware
• Install and connect access control panels, power supplies and control equipment
• Install and program various CCTV; analog and IP cameras
• Install and program various types of NVR’s and VMS platforms
• Install cable and pathway systems to support security systems
• Work in a team environment under project manager, leading a group of field technicians
• Maintain a high level of quality control
• Ensure safety on the job site
• Perform end-user training
• Participate in project commissioning and testing

Minimum Qualifications

• Hold and retain certification in at least two VMS systems
• Hold and retain certification in at least one access control system
• Have a minimum one year of experience of basic configuration of physical security systems
• Have attended training for at least one camera manufacturer and received certificate
• Hold and retain the OSHA-10 certificate
• Have served as a Field Technician (or equal) for a minimum of two years
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in low voltage principles (ohm’s law, load calculations, metering, etc.)
• Ability to effectively communicate with customer IT and Facilities staff
• Ability to effectively coordinate with other trades
• Demonstrated proficiency in the installation, termination and configuration of IP camera technology, controller hardware, power supplies, door hardware and credential technologies
• Competency in the principles and concepts of physical security systems and demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge in the field