Senior Security Systems Technician & Mentor

Us; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Vector Security is seeking a Senior Systems Technician to install and service complex residential and commercial security systems, including wired and wireless configurations. The role includes mentoring junior technicians, understanding access control, video surveillance, and basic network troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate has life safety and home automation experience, valid driver’s license, and strong communication skills to serve customers professionally.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of field experience or equivalent technical education or certification. 5 years - preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of life safety and home automation equipment experience- preferred
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• ESA Certified Alarm Technician Level 2 or equivalent - preferred.
• NICET Fire or Video Level 1 - preferred.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with various individuals professionally to provide superior customer service.
• Must be able to understand technical functionality of various systems learned online and/or via hands-on instruction.

Responsibilities

• Install Commercial Systems: Complete installation of various types of security systems, including wired and wireless systems, with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot more complex systems and network issues, and work with basic integration.
• Run and fish wires in a concealed manner.
• Set up and communicate system functionality to customer and answer questions.
• Keep job site clean & organized so work can be performed in the safest manner possible.
• Employ basic logic skills to move an issue to resolution.
• Train & Mentor Technicians: Review work of Entry Level and Level 1 technicians on shared job site and provide training to correct any errors.
• Train and mentor entry-level and level 1 technicians on package and/or less complex systems.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

3–5 years field experience or equivalent technical education or certification

5 years preferred

Life safety and home automation equipment experience - preferred

ESA Certified Alarm Technician Level 2 or equivalent - preferred

NICET Fire or Video Level 1 - preferred

Job description

Vector Security is seeking a Senior Systems Technician to install and service complex residential and commercial security systems, including wired and wireless configurations. The role includes mentoring junior technicians, understanding access control, video surveillance, and basic network troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate has life safety and home automation experience, valid driver’s license, and strong communication skills to serve customers professionally.