CWA Access Control Journeyman

Allied Universal • Sunnyvale, CA

9d • $35 - $45

About The Position

Allied Universal Technology Services is hiring a Commercial Security Installation Technician II/CWA Journeyman to install, program, configure, and troubleshoot commercial electronic security systems for enterprise clients. Systems may include door access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, low-voltage communications, electronic locks, point sensors, and signaling devices. The role includes verifying that installations operate correctly and comply with codes and contract requirements.

The technician drives a company-issued vehicle to client sites, runs electrical wiring, and performs related work such as drilling, trenching, and aerial runs. Responsibilities also include connecting control panels, meeting application requirements, concealing wiring, installing security software, providing product familiarization training to end users, and completing job-site cleanup and other assigned tasks. The technician may supervise Installation Technician I employees when assigned by the Manager and must be available for rotational on-call duty.

Requirements

• High school degree, vocational school education, or equivalent.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in physical security, fire alarm, or low-voltage communications, including installing field devices, programming systems, and managing small jobs.
• Possess or be able to obtain applicable state licensing after hire, such as a Low Voltage D license or Alarm Installer License.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction.
• Good communication skills for effective interaction with internal and external customers.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to be on-call on a rotational basis.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Valid driver’s license and at least one year of driving experience.
• Clean driving record: no major violations in the last 36 months, no more than one accident in the last 24 months, and no more than one minor moving violation in the last 24 months.
• Meet the minimum insurance level required by company policy and safely operate a vehicle.
• Ability to complete daily time entry from home via the Internet.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with one or more of the following: Software House, Lenel, AMAG, S2, Brivo, Milestone, Exacq, Axis, Bosch, Commend, DMP, Open Options, Notifier, Fluidmesh, or ONSSI.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, and configure commercial electronic security systems for enterprise commercial clients.
• Troubleshoot new security installations to verify proper operation and compliance with applicable codes.
• Supervise Installation Technician I employees on a job when assigned by the Manager.
• Drive a company-issued vehicle to client sites and confirm systems operate effectively and meet contract requirements.
• Run electrical wiring and perform related drilling, trenching, and aerial-run activities.
• Connect control panels, address application requirements, conceal wiring, and install security software.
• Complete miscellaneous assigned tasks, including job-site cleanup.
• Provide product familiarization training to end users.
• Complete daily time entry from home via the Internet.
• Participate in rotational on-call coverage.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Eight paid holidays annually.
• Five sick days.
• Four personal days.
• Vacation accrued at 3.08 hours biweekly; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED