Security Technician III

Superior Alarm Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums covered

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Company laptop

Paid time off

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Career path to Technician IV

Job summary

Superior Alarm Systems (SAS) is expanding our Bay Area field team and seeks a Senior Technician III who can own installations end-to-end, mentor junior technicians, and lead on complex commercial security projects across access control, IP video, intrusion systems, and intercom devices.

Based in the Bay Area, this on-site role requires 3–5+ years’ experience, strong wiring, reading drawings, and familiarity with Genetec/Lenel/Bosch platforms.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of commercial security installation experience in pharma/industrial environments.
• Ability to independently install and commission access control hardware, IP cameras, intrusion systems, and electrified door components.
• Proficiency in reading wiring diagrams, blueprints, and system schematics.
• Experience with Genetec, Lenel, or Bosch platforms.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead installations end-to-end from rough-in to commissioning for commercial security systems.
• Terminate, label, and test low-voltage cabling to professional standards.
• Commission and verify system functionality across integrated platforms.
• Read and interpret engineered drawings.
• Mentor Technician I and II on site; set workmanship and pace.
• Support Technician IV with jobsite coordination and quality control.
• Document time entries, job progress, and punch items in SAS project tracking.

Skills

Commercial security installations

Reading wiring diagrams

Independent field work

Mentoring on-site

Driver's license

Tools

Genetec

Lenel

Bosch

Bluebeam

D-Tools

Job description

Location: Bay Area, CA
Company: Superior Alarm Systems (SAS)

Who We Are

Superior Alarm Systems is a commercial security integrator operating at the high end of the market — pharmaceutical facilities, entertainment studios, global manufacturing campuses, and executive-level environments. Our clients have complex, integrated security ecosystems, and our technicians are expected to match that standard on day one.

We're expanding our Bay Area field team and looking for a Technician III who can own installations independently, solve problems without hand-holding, and is ready to take on a leadership role on the job site.

What You\'ll Do

• Lead installations end-to-end — from rough-in through commissioning — on commercial security systems across access control, IP video surveillance (CCTV), intrusion detection, and intercom/specialty devices
• Terminate, label, and test low-voltage cabling to a professional standard — clean runs, proper management, no shortcuts
• Commission and verify system functionality across integrated platforms; resolve field-level issues without escalation
• Read and work from engineered drawings — you interpret prints, not wait for someone to explain them
• Mentor Technician I and II team members on site; you set the bar for workmanship and pace
• Support Technician IV with jobsite coordination, scheduling, and quality control
• Document accurately — time entries, job progress, punch items — in SAS project tracking systems
• Hold the quality standard — every installation you touch is neat, labeled, tested, and ready for inspection

What You Bring

These Are Non-negotiable

• 3–5+ years of commercial security installation experience — pharmaceutical, industrial, institutional, or enterprise environments preferred
• Demonstrated ability to independently install and commission access control hardware, IP cameras, intrusion systems, and electrified door components
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, blueprints, and system schematics
• Experience with Genetec, Lenel, or Bosch platforms (at least one required; all three is a strong advantage)
• Ability to work independently in the field with minimal supervision — you manage your day, your work, and your quality
• Valid driver\'s license with a clean driving record

Candidates without commercial systems experience will not be considered. Residential-only backgrounds do not apply.

What Sets You Apart

• Experience on large-scale or multi-phase commercial projects — you\'ve seen a job from mobilization through closeout
• Familiarity with Bluebeam for markup and D-Tools for documentation
• History of mentoring or guiding junior technicians on active job sites
• Any relevant certifications: ESA/NTS, manufacturer certifications (Genetec, Lenel, Bosch), or low-voltage licensing
• Comfort working in high-security, high-stakes environments where first impressions matter

What SAS Offers

• $36–$43/hr based on verified experience and systems knowledge
• Up to 95% of medical premiums covered — plus dental and vision
• 401(k) — because a good company invests in your future, not just your time
• Company laptop provided
• Two weeks PTO + 7 sick days + 7 paid holidays
• A clear path to Technician IV — this isn\'t a dead-end role; it\'s a launchpad
• Work on the most complex, high-profile installations in the Bay Area — the kind of projects that build a resume

The Honest Picture

This role is for someone who takes pride in doing the job right the first time. SAS has a reputation for technical excellence and we protect it — which means we need technicians who share that standard, not just show up for a paycheck.

If you\'re a seasoned commercial tech who wants complex work, a team that respects your skills, and a clear path to the next level — we want to talk.

Ready to Apply?

This is a senior-level field technician role. If you have fewer than 3 years of hands-on commercial security installation experience, this position is not a fit. If you\’re an experienced security technician who thrives in a leadership role and takes pride in delivering high-quality work, we\’d love to hear from you.