About us

Security 101 is a small business in Tukwila, WA. We are professional, agile, professional and our goal is to Security 101 offers a full range of professional security services. Our business systems, specialized operations software, and extensive training allow us to deliver the highest quality security systems and positive customer experiences in the industry.

Position Summary

Responsible for installing, terminating, configuring, and testing enterprise access control, video, and security systems. Responsible for leading the installation team and ensuring projects are installed according to the customer’s requirements and manufacturer’s specifications, operating in the commercial and government sectors.

About the Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or others may be assigned at any time.

· Understands the phases of a system installation: cable, equipment, programming, testing, training, and troubleshooting, and is able to perform each of these tasks.

· Evaluates new project opportunities and works with the sales team to win jobs, including proper product selection and determination of scope of work.

· Assists the Project Manager in evaluating the job for proper hours and equipment.

· Ensures that field devices are properly installed and that Security 101 standards are maintained, with focus on the head-end, network, programming, and training

· Maintains organized records and keeps project tracking up to date; includes riser diagrams, submittals, and project closeout documentation.

· Instructs customers on functional operation of the system.

· Drives to service locations as required and maintains assigned company vehicles so they are clean and free of safety defects according to company policy or state law.

· Provides service response occasionally, including on-call responsibilities after normal working hours.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key competencies and abilities:

· Project management skills including organization, resource allocation, and cost control on large projects.

· Interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with others, demonstrate excellent customer service skills, and a good overall understanding of appropriate human relations.

· Communication skills to include customer presentations and ability to write correspondence and present information in one-on-one and small groups.

· Problem solving ability to include prevention of issues before they occur, ability to formulate alternative solutions to problems, and ability to transfer learning from past experiences to new experiences of similar nature.

· Adaptability to changes, delays or unexpected events in the work environment; ability to manage competing demands and prioritize tasks; ability to change approach or method to best fit the situation.

· Quality management including the ability to edit the accuracy and thoroughness of one’s work as well as the work of others; ability to constructively apply feedback to improve performance, ability to generate ideas to improve and promote quality in work.

· Results orientation, including setting goals and executing with tenacity to reach and exceed them.

· Mathematical ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

· Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Education and/or Experience:

· High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

· Electronics training from a technical school or military training in electronics or communications preferred

· Minimum of five (5) years of installation experience in low voltage electrical systems - security, intrusion, access control, internet protocol (IP) video surveillance, and intercom systems

· Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a project lead responsible for the complete local project management

· Experience with hand tools test equipment, IP Video Network testing, multi-meter usage, digital analyzer and commissioning devices

· Knowledge of AC/DC theory

· Ability to read and interpret blueprints

· Understanding and be comfort level working with customers’ IP networks

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Experience:

• Programmable logic controllers: 3 years (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Tukwila, WA 98188 (Required)

Work Location: In person