Security Technician I

Veritas Consulting Group, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Consulting Group, LLC is seeking an entry-level Electronic Security Technician I in Washington, DC. You will assist with installing and maintaining electronic security systems under supervision, gaining hands-on experience with CCTV, access control, and intrusion systems.

The role emphasizes learning, safety, punctuality, and teamwork while supporting senior technicians on site and contributing to a professional, reliable field team.

Qualifications

• D.C. resident required.
• RS2 Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation and basic maintenance of electronic security systems.
• Read basic blueprints and system documentation.
• Pull, label, and test low-voltage cables under supervision.
• Install hardware such as door contacts, readers, cameras, and keypads.
• Maintain tools and keep job site clean and safe.
• Follow directions from senior technicians and foremen.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Punctuality

Reading blueprints

Education

RS2 Certification

Tools

Low-voltage wiring

Cable pulling

Punch downs

Cat5/6 connectors

Job description

Overview

The Electronic Security Technician I is an entry-level field technician responsible
for assisting in the installation and basic maintenance of electronic security
systems, including access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and intercom
systems. The Technician I works under the close supervision of senior
technicians and foremen to learn the trade, develop technical skills, and gain
experience in security system installation and service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation of electronic security systems including cable pulls,
  device mounting, and basic wiring.
• Terminate, label, and test low-voltage cables under supervision.
• Install hardware such as door contacts, readers, cameras, and keypads.
• Maintain tools, materials, and job site cleanliness.
• Follow directions from senior technicians and foremen to ensure work is performed
  safely and correctly.
• Help with equipment staging, loading/unloading, and job site preparation.
• Learn to read basic blueprints, wiring diagrams, and system documentation.
• Participate in on-the-job training and manufacturer courses as directed.
• Adhere to all safety and company policies.
• Strong desire to learn and grow in the security systems trade.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.
• Punctual, reliable, and professional.
• Able to take directions and ask questions when unsure.
• Pulling cable efficiently and understanding purpose of each cable
• Be able to plan out and complete wire pulls
  
• Properly label cables and devices
• Ability to read and understand drawings and port charts
• Cleanup / take direction
• Know the next steps in assisting senior technicians
• Wire devices and know the difference between NO / NC
• Cat 5& 6 connectors and punch downs
• Understand the purpose of each wire and color
• Wire proper resistance in a variety of devices and gain an understanding of the
  Functional security theory of the EOL Resistance
• Understand/know how to meter resistance and voltage
• Be proficient in mounting power supplies, panels and enclosures
• Understand Fail Safe and Fail Secure and how it should be implemented
• Fish walls and drill out for devices while keeping aesthetics in mind
• Properly code time and submit daily
• Maintain good criminal record
• Come to work on-time and be reliable
• Accomplish tasks error free
• Be able to identify the correct material and hardware for the job
• Have the proper tools

Requirements

• Must be a D.C. resident.
• RS2 Certification

Veritas is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive its business results and to create a better future every day for its diverse employees, clients, partners and communities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer providing opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.