Security Technician - Level 1

Description

SUMMARY

This position is an experienced technical professional with advanced ability to install and maintain security equipment and associated cabling & infrastructure while ensuring work is in accordance with relevant codes, customer requirements, and internal company standards. The Level 1 Technician is expected to be able to perform the functions of the position with supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities:

• Install CCTV, Access Control, and Intrusion hardware cabling and other forms of cabling as technology continues to evolve.
• Assist in testing of installed equipment and provide basic programming, such as, adding card readers, cameras and alarm points to any system.
• Assist in performing preventive maintenance and repair as per a client maintenance agreement and/or warranty.
•  Assist in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing systems and/or equipment.
• Position requires technician to participate in an on-call rotation schedule. Technician would be available to answer client calls after normal working hours and on weekend/holidays depending. on the rotation order.
• Responsible for updating team lead on the status of all work performed daily.
• Complete necessary paperwork and documentation for each job.
• Notify team lead daily of any materials needed to complete duties.
• Keep up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Train and supervise junior technicians.
• Perform additional Security Technician and related functions as assigned by the team lead and deemed within the general skill and ability level of a productive Security Technician in our industry.

Requirements

Examples of work to be performed:

• Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, floors, and other areas as required.
• Install security systems, alarm devices, CCTV, and related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
• Mount and fasten control panels, door contacts, sensors, and video cameras, and attach low voltage wiring to connect components. 
• Mount raceways and conduits, and fasten wires to metal & concrete framing, using a variety of techniques.
• Test circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.
• Keep informed of new products and industrial developments. 
• Request orders for replacement parts. Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. 
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves hardware, and basic network related problems encountered by end-users of the network. 
• Possess a basic understanding of IPV4 and newer, and how to assig an IP address.
• Maintain company property including specialized tools & equipment, vehicles, and machinery. 

Perks: 

• Medical – employee only plan premiums are covered 90% by the company and all other plan premiums are covered 80% 
• Dental, and Vision insurance 
• $10,000 paid life insurance policy 
• 401(k) matching  
• PTO and Sick time