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Security System Technician

Government Contracting Services, LLC.
Tacoma, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/12/2025

We are a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and we offer the stability of working for an industry leader and we treat our people like family.

Team work and customer service are our top priorities. We provide ongoing training, support, and opportunities for unlimited professional growth.

Summary: Installs, programs, troubleshoots, repairs, tests, configures, and maintains intrusion detection, access control, VMS, and CCTV systems and associated equipment. The Technician coordinates his/her tasks and activities and may include supervision of subcontractor activities. The Technician can provide quality assurance checks of the work. The Technician loads, configures, and modifies software. Reads and understands blueprints, technical documents, project instructions, and company forms. Installs conduit, terminates panels and devices. The Technician plans the installation by surveying and evaluating locations, identifying requirements, laying-out equipment according to plans, all while adhering to codes, safe work practices, regulations, and standards.

Competency: Preferred experience in the following Security/Access/CCTV product lines: Monitor Dynamics (MDI), Hirsch Velocity, Software House, Vindicator, DAQ, Lenel, Galaxy, AMAG, Facility Commander, Gallagher, Milestone, Axis, Pelco, Bosch, Honeywell.

Travels as necessary, with flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, or on-call as required.

Well organized, self-starter, capable of functioning with (Minimal or No) supervision.

Education/Experience:

WA EL06 Journeyman (preferred)
WA EL06 Electrical Trainee
5 years relevant field experience; OR equivalent combination of education and field experience
Access Control Experience
Network Video Experience
Network Configuration Experience
Hands-on experience with electronics and/or network topologies is required
Working knowledge of basic electronics and electricity
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Must be able to use standard test equipment including multi-meters
Must have low voltage wiring and connection experience
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 a plus
Fiber Optic and Data termination a plus
NICET Certification and knowledge a plus
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Positive attitude and professional customer relation skills required
Preferred experience with fiber, panel and device termination
Must possess excellent troubleshooting skills
Preferred Associate's Engineering or Electronics degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with a certificate in Electronics or related field

Training/Certification Needs

Milestone XProtect Experience/Certification
Lenel OnGuard Experience/Certification

Additional Requirements:

Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record (less than 3 moving violations, no DUI or suspensions in past 5 years). Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and full Security Background check. Must be able to attain/hold a SECRET Security Clearance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Language:

  • English (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)
  • Washington State Electrical License (Preferred)

Security clearance:

  • Confidential (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Tacoma, WA (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $45

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