Traveling Security Technician

Prime Communications Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Secured seeks a Traveling Security Technician to install, troubleshoot, and maintain access control systems, IP video surveillance, and alarm systems across client sites. This role requires daily travel and occasional overnights across states.

You will work with Project Managers and the Engineering team to ensure systems function correctly, uphold safety standards, and deliver excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Install, troubleshoot and repair Electronic Access Control Systems and video surveillance.
• Travel daily to client sites; overnight stays may be required.
• Maintain readiness for travel with stocked tools and materials.
• Have clean driving record; no DUIs in past five years.
• Must pass drug, physical screenings and background checks.
• Able to work with MS Office; strong organizational and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic access control systems.
• Independently install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair video surveillance systems.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair alarm systems.
• Pull, route, and terminate various types of cables as needed.
• Test and verify that systems function properly per manufacturer specs.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and team members on project updates.
• Coordinate with Engineering to program systems and IP video surveillance.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on alarm, access, and video systems.
• Organize and manage parts and tools; maintain daily records.
• Ensure safety best practices are followed; be available to travel.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving / good judgment

MS Office

Tools familiarity (hand & power)

Travel readiness / travel daily

Valid driver’s license

Clean driving record

Low-voltage cabling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical/business school background preferred

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.

Requirements

• 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.