Fire or Security Systems Specialist
About The Position
The Fire or Security Systems Specialist leads the physical installation of communications systems at project sites. This hands-on role manages day-to-day site work, guides a crew, and ensures projects meet safety, schedule, and quality standards. The specialist reviews project details with the team and customer, verifies site conditions, inspects and tests installations, handles basic programming and configuration, supports customer training and documentation, and obtains customer sign-off. The role also supports service tickets and CEC’s 24/7 on-call rotation as assigned. CEC offers on-the-job training and certification opportunities, with potential career paths toward master technician and engineering roles.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of technology experience at CEC or a similar company.
- At least 1 year of leadership experience.
- Strong communication skills.
- A solid grasp of general construction or mechanical work.
- Knowledge of communications systems, including audio, video, security, fire alarm, wireless, and data networks.
- Comfort with a Windows PC environment; Excel is a plus.
- Ability to speak and understand English-language communications.
- Problem-solving and creative skills, sound judgment, and the ability to make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
- Integrity, dependability, urgency, and results orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Safety-related certifications.
- Industry certifications such as NICET, BICSI, or CTS.
Responsibilities
- Lead the daily on-site installation plan, ensuring work is safe, on schedule, and meets CEC quality standards.
- Review project details, plans, and milestones with the team and customer before work begins.
- Conduct site walk-throughs to confirm locations and identify safety hazards.
- Inspect installations, correct issues, and mentor team members to help prevent recurring problems.
- Perform basic programming and configuration, and connect systems to the network as assigned.
- Create punch lists, test systems, coordinate customer training, and complete documentation.
- Conduct customer walk-throughs and obtain sign-off to close out projects.
- Support service tickets and participate in CEC’s 24/7 on-call rotation as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Technical Career Development Program
- Employee events and enrichment activities
- Industry certifications and training may be earned during the first year on the job.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
