Low Voltage Security Technician

Summary

GSSC is privately owned and locally operated, seeking an experienced Low Voltage Security Technician based out of Bloomington to join our growing team! Founded in 1946, GSSC remains one of the largest privately held security companies in the Midwest.

The purpose of the Low Voltage Security Technician position is to install, service, and test electronic security systems including burglar and fire alarms, CCTV, access control systems and all related electronic security equipment in residential, commercial and industrial environments.

Benefits

• Company paid vehicle
• Fuel card
• iPhone
• iPad
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
• PTO
• Competitive pay
• Eligible for an Incentive Bonus
• Referral Bonus Program
  
  

Low Voltage Security Technician Job Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job responsibilities.

• Installation, service, and/or repair of specified access control, security, and CCTV systems
• Installs and pulls wire as per specifications
• Installs, mounts and wires equipment used in systems
• Programming of systems
• Tests all equipment after termination is made to ensure performance of system
• Verifies signals, tests systems, and troubleshoots
• Educates and trains customer on system operation and functionality
• Communicates daily with Project Manager on delays, requirements, and general status of jobs
• Ensures all jobs are executed within each phase’s estimate.
• Collaborates with Sales, Systems Engineer, and Project Managers on change orders, compliant startup, and complete closeout and turnover of jobs to the Client
• Manages individual truck stock inventory, materials, tools, and company equipment
• Reads and interprets wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints
• Redlines prints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints for as-builts
• Complies fully with the safety programs of GSSC and the Client
• Handles on-call duties on a regular basis with additional pay
• Assists with preventative maintenance of customer equipment
• Positively represents GSSC to customers with consistent professionalism
• Leading of projects by self or with a team
  
  

Low Voltage Security Technician Minimum Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of access control, CCTV, security and fire alarm systems
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must not have had any major driving violations in the past 5 years
• 3 years of related experience and/or training
• Power Limited Technician (PLT) license or willingness to achieve PLT license within 6 months
• Hold a valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to read Blueprints and Diagrams
• Ability to be on the On-Call rotation throughout the year including a minimum of one holiday per year, one week at a time (number of weeks within a year are dependent on the number of individuals in the rotation) (being on the On-Call schedule could happen within 3 months of employment)
• Pass a background check
  
  

Preferred Qualifications Include The Following

• BICSI certification
• NICET certification
• Computer/Networking Experience
  
  

Physical, Mental And Environmental Requirements

• Employee is required to stand, walk, climb, sit and use hands and fingers.
• Reaching, grasping, and carrying activities also required.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Although most work is performed inside, occasional outside activities are subject to seasonal temperature fluctuations.
• Ability to complete ladder work, operate scissor and boom lifts, move boxes, and lift, up to 50lbs.
  
  

Travel

Some out of town travel required

We are an EOE/AA/DISABILITY/VETERANS/GENDER NEUTRAL employer. Historically underrepresented candidates strongly encouraged to apply.