Senior Commercial Security Installer

Allied Universal; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, retirement, &

Eight paid holidays, sick days and PTO

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Commercial Security Installation Technician II to install, program and configure enterprise security systems for major clients. You will troubleshoot installations, supervise junior technicians, and travel to client sites with a company vehicle to ensure systems meet contract requirements.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in physical security or low voltage fields, knowledge of major security platforms, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2–3 years of experience in physical security, fire alarm or low voltage industry installing field devices, programming systems.
• Military veterans encouraged to apply, especially electronics/aviation technicians.
• Experience with listed security systems preferred (e.g., Software House, Lenel, AMAG, S2, Brivo, Milestone, Exacq, Axis, Bosch, Commend, DMP, Open Options, Notifier, Fluidmesh, ONSSI).
• Ability to obtain proper state licensing (Low Voltage D license, Alarm Installer Lic.)
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction
• Good communication skills for effective interaction with customers
• Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude
• On-call rotational availability
• Must be detail-oriented and organized
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Install, program and configure commercial electronic security systems for enterprise clients (door access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, etc.).
• Troubleshoot new security installations to ensure proper operation and code compliance.
• Supervise Installation Technician I on a job as assigned by the Installation Manager.
• Drive to client sites with a company vehicle to install and verify system operation against contract requirements.
• Run electrical wiring, including drilling, trenching, and aerial runs.
• Connect control panels, implement application requirements, wire concealment and security software installation.
• Complete miscellaneous tasks such as job-site clean-up

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Detail-oriented

On-call readiness

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Software House

Lenel

AMAG

S2

Brivo

Milestone

Exacq

Axis

Bosch

Commend

DMP

Open Options

Notifier

Fluidmesh

ONSSI

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Commercial Security Installation Technician II to install, program and configure enterprise security systems for major clients. You will troubleshoot installations, supervise junior technicians, and travel to client sites with a company vehicle to ensure systems meet contract requirements.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in physical security or low voltage fields, knowledge of major security platforms, and a valid driver’s license.