Traveling Access Control Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Nationwide Travel | Access Control | CCTV | Security Systems | Low Voltage

***Multiple locations available. This opening is part of a broader nationwide hiring initiative; candidates may also be considered for opportunities in other markets throughout Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.

We are seeking experienced Traveling Access Control / Low Voltage Technicians for commercial installation and service projects throughout the United States.

This is an excellent opportunity for technicians with backgrounds in access control, CCTV/video surveillance, intrusion alarm, electronic security, fire alarm, structured cabling, or other commercial low-voltage systems who are comfortable traveling extensively for project-based work.

Candidates do not need experience with every system listed below. We are interested in technicians with strong hands-on low-voltage installation and troubleshooting experience who are willing to learn additional systems.

What You'll Do

• Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair commercial access control systems
• Install and service CCTV/video surveillance and intrusion alarm systems
• Install card readers, door contacts, request-to-exit devices, electric strikes, maglocks, control panels, and related equipment
• Pull, route, terminate, label, and test low-voltage and composite cable
• Install conduit and perform basic pathway work as required
• Drill through concrete, walls, and other building materials for cable and equipment installation
• Read and work from blueprints, wiring diagrams, floor plans, and site maps
• Complete wiring, device installation, connections, testing, and system checkout
• Troubleshoot wiring, devices, communication issues, and system components
• Test systems to confirm proper operation before project completion
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Installation Leads, customers, and other trades
• Document completed work and communicate project status
• Provide on-site technical support and troubleshooting
• Follow customer, company, and job-site safety requirements

What We're Looking For

Qualified candidates may come from a variety of low-voltage backgrounds, including:

• Access Control Technician
• Security Systems Technician
• Electronic Security Technician
• Low Voltage Technician
• CCTV / Surveillance Technician
• Alarm Technician
• Fire Alarm Technician
• Structured Cabling Technician
• Voice & Data Technician
• Field Service Technician

Preferred experience includes hands-on installation, service, or troubleshooting of one or more of the following:

• Access control systems
• Card readers and credential systems
• Electric strikes and maglocks
• Door contacts and REX devices
• Access control panels
• CCTV / IP cameras
• Video surveillance systems
• Intrusion / burglar alarm systems
• Fire alarm systems
• Structured cabling
• Cat5e / Cat6 cabling
• Voice and data cabling
• Commercial low-voltage systems

Additional Qualifications

• Experience working in commercial buildings or similar job-site environments
• Ability to use common hand tools, power tools, drills, meters, and low-voltage installation tools
• Ability to read blueprints, floor plans, wiring diagrams, and site maps
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
• Comfortable using smartphones, computers, email, spreadsheets, and electronic work systems
• Strong communication and customer-service skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of an installation team
• Ability to safely work from ladders and lifts when required
• Basic low-voltage/telecom tools and PPE
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements

Travel Requirements

This is a heavily traveling position.

Candidates must be comfortable with:

• Approximately 75–100% nationwide travel
• Overnight and extended travel
• Traveling to project sites throughout the United States
• Flexible schedules based on project requirements
• Occasional night, weekend, or off-shift work
• Working at different commercial customer locations

Candidates with previous experience in traveling construction, field service, nationwide installation, rollout projects, telecom, security systems, fire alarm, or low-voltage project work are strongly encouraged to apply.

Related Experience We Will Consider

You do not have to currently hold the title "Access Control Technician."

We are interested in candidates with transferable commercial experience in:

Access Control | CCTV | Security Systems | Fire Alarm | Intrusion Alarm | Low Voltage | Structured Cabling | Voice & Data | Telecom | Electronic Security | Field Service

Strong low-voltage installation and troubleshooting experience can qualify you even if you have not worked with every system or manufacturer listed in the job description.

Why This Opportunity

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, traveling to different project sites, solving problems in the field, and building experience across multiple security and low-voltage technologies.

If you have commercial low-voltage experience and are interested in a nationwide traveling technician opportunity , we encourage you to apply.

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Field Service Readiness
• Low Voltage Cabling Installation
• Access Control Systems
• Video Surveillance (CCTV)
• IT Equipment (Servers, Networks, Telecom, Cloud)
• Blueprint Reading