Senior Field Security Technician & Team Lead

Jla-Communications,-LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Professional development

Leadership role

Job summary

JLA Integrated Systems in Texas seeks a Lead Security Technician (Level IV) to guide field crews on advanced security installations, oversee commissioning, and ensure safety and quality across projects. You will coordinate with the Project Manager, plan manpower, perform troubleshooting, and lead installation, testing, and integration of access control, CCTV/VMS, and intrusion systems on site.

Strong leadership, hands-on expertise, and communication with clients and contractors are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in electronic security, structured cabling, system integration, or related work, with leadership experience.
• Licensure / Certifications: BICSI Technician or higher, Verkada, Acre DNA Fusion, Axis Systems, OSHA 30, or other project-specific certifications.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, risers, system diagrams, and submittals.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee installation goals, manpower assignments, and field priorities, providing technical direction to crews of approximately 4–8 technicians.
• Monitor productivity, workmanship, safety, schedules, and completion of assigned scope.
• Lead installation, configuration, testing, and integration of access control, CCTV/VMS, intrusion, and related systems.
• Troubleshoot cabling, power, hardware, firmware, network connectivity, configuration, and system integration.
• Perform system commissioning, functional testing, and manufacturer-specific setup within demonstrated qualifications.
• Perform field QA/QC inspections to comply with JLA standards, project documents, applicable codes, and manufacturer requirements.
• Maintain complete and accurate field redlines and as-built documentation, and support project closeout and customer training.
• Coordinate field activities and attend project meetings with GCs, clients, IT personnel, and other trades.
• Ensure assigned crews follow JLA and project-specific safety requirements, including proper use of PPE, ladders, lifts, tools, and testing equipment.
• Maintain accountability for assigned JLA tools, testing equipment, materials, and company property, and perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Field troubleshooting

Security system installation

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or education preferred

Tools

Testing equipment

Networking hardware setup

Job description

JLA Integrated Systems in Texas seeks a Lead Security Technician (Level IV) to guide field crews on advanced security installations, oversee commissioning, and ensure safety and quality across projects. You will coordinate with the Project Manager, plan manpower, perform troubleshooting, and lead installation, testing, and integration of access control, CCTV/VMS, and intrusion systems on site.

Strong leadership, hands-on expertise, and communication with clients and contractors are essential.