Traveling Security Technician

Prime Secured; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Secured seeks a Traveling Security Technician to troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain access control systems, electronic key systems, and IP video surveillance. This role requires daily travel across states and staying at various client locations.

You will coordinate with Project Managers and Engineering, ensuring systems meet manufacturer specs and safety standards while maintaining organized tools and records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical background preferred.
• Willingness to travel frequently, including overnight stays.
• Able to travel consistently for extended periods.
• Within 60 miles of an airport for long-distance travel.
• Clean driving record with no DUIs in past five years.
• One year of security field experience preferred.
• 1–2 years of low-voltage cabling experience.
• Familiar with hand and power tools and MS Office.
• Valid driver’s license; good judgment and strong organization.
• Exceptional customer service and alignment with core values.

Responsibilities

• Independently install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Electronic Access Control Systems.
• Travel daily to job sites and client locations for installations and service.
• Maintain readiness by stocking and organizing tools and materials.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Video Surveillance Systems.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Alarm Systems.
• Pull, route, and terminate various cables as needed.
• Test systems to ensure proper operation per manufacturer specs.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and team members on updates.
• Coordinate with Engineering to program alarm, access, and IP video systems.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on alarm, access, and video systems.
• Maintain high quality standards on all installations and organize parts/tools.
• Maintain accurate daily records and ensure safety practices.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Good judgment

Travel readiness

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical/business school background preferred

Tools

MS Office

Low-voltage cabling

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Description

The Traveling Security Technician troubleshoots, installs, repairs, and maintains access control systems, electronic key systems, locking devices, visitor management systems, IP video surveillance, and other related hardware. This is a travelling technician role that requires daily travel to various job sites and client locations across states.

Major Roles and Responsibilities

• Independently install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Electronic Access Control Systems, including door hardware, readers, low voltage wiring, and all related components.
• Travel daily to various job sites and client locations to perform installations, maintenance, and service work.
• Maintain readiness for travel by ensuring tools, equipment, and materials are properly stocked and organized for each job site.
• Independently install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Video Surveillance Systems, including cameras, mounting hardware, software, and all related components.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Alarm Systems, including keypads, sensors, and all related components.
• Pull, route, and terminate various types of cables as needed for the equipment.
• Test and verify that all systems and devices installed function properly and in accordance with the manufacturer\'s specifications.
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with Project Managers and team members on project updates.
• Coordinate with the internal Engineering team to program alarm systems, access systems, and IP video surveillance systems.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on alarm, access, and video systems.
• Maintain a high level of quality and standards on all installations performed.
• Organize and manage parts and tools.
• Ensure departmental daily records are maintained and accurate.
• Ensure safety best practices are being followed.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent (vocational/technical/business school background is strongly preferred).
• Must be comfortable with frequent travel, including overnight stays away from home as required by project needs.
• Able to travel consistently for extended periods of time while working at various job sites.
• Must be within a 60-mile radius of an airport for travel more than a day\'s drive away.
• Must have a clean driving record and no DUIs in the past five years.
• Minimum of one year of experience in the security field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience with low-voltage cabling.
• Familiarity with the use of various hand and power tools.
• Familiarity with MS Office.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Good judgment is required.
• Strong organizational skills are required.
• Exceptional customer service skills are a must.
• Must demonstrate our Core Values (Serve; Everyone has a story, collect it; Play chess not checkers; Own it; Growth minded).

Additional Notes

• Probationary period of 90 days
• Must have a clean driving record and no DUIs in the past five years.
• Individuals with a felony or misdemeanor convictions MAY not be hired.
• Individual must not have any alcohol or drug-related convictions or suspensions within the past three years.
• Individual must be able to pass drug and physical screenings as well as background requirements.
• Individual must be available to work variable hours and willing to travel.

Prime Secured is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify.