Security Technician

What you will do:

Under direct supervision, completes assigned programming, commissioning, basic troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of fire / security systems per contract obligations.

How you will do it:

Assists experienced personnel with solutions to systems problems, either troubleshooting the system or advising others on how to resolve problems. Requires understanding of core and third-party fire / security products, software and systems / electrical technology.

Assists in performing required commissioning documentation. Provide accurate information for as-builts documentation.

Adheres to safety standards and local and national codes, with a high degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

Maintains appropriate local and National Fire / Security Industry Certifications.

Communicates with customer upon arrival and before leaving the work site. Continuous proactive customer interactions including an in-depth understanding of customer(s) needs wants and systems currently in place.

Assists in monitoring project execution per plan. Reports problems or changes to supervisor or management.

Completes paperwork and on-site documentation as required.

Performs self-study (reading, research, and practice) to obtain technical proficiency on required products and application.

Performs other duties as assigned

What we look for:

• High school diploma plus 2-5 years’ experience in installing fire or security systems is required. Electronics certification from accredited technical school / military electronics training desired. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills to represent the company to customers and other outside contacts.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to explain technical information to non-technical people
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Preferred:

• NICET Level I Certification
• Prior experience withing the Fire/ Security industry with basic knowledge and understanding of Fire/ Security systems, database structure, network configuration and analysis.