Security Alarm Technician - Electronic / Integrated Security - Ellsworth AFB (Job number: 1243)

Johnson Controls • Rapid City, SD

289d • $28 - $38

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Electronic Security Systems Technician to join our federal team supporting Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City, SD. This role may help support some other bases in the nearby region as well at times. Our team is responsible for the maintenance, service, and sustainment of the Electronic Security Systems across the bases, primarily working with Vindicator and Advantor systems. At Johnson Controls, we support our nation's most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Requirements

• Experience installing, inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing commercial and/or industrial integrated/electronic security systems for complex low voltage intrusion, access control, CCTV and digital recording systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, while establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Capable of using hand and power tools to properly mount and secure equipment.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
• Works well unsupervised and also as part of a team environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Department of Defense Secret clearance (or one that was active within the last 2 years).

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated proficiency working with Vindicator.
• Technical proficiency working with fiber and networks.
• Proficiency working with a variety of commercial and/or industrial camera systems, preferably with Lenel, Advantor, and others.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and service work of existing Electronic Security Systems (ESS) to include, but not limited to, access controls, intrusion detection, and camera systems.
• May install security devices and infrastructure at times in accordance with installation plan according to the national electric code, company and customer guidelines.
• Assist with security system programming and setup.
• Conduct testing to ensure proper operation of equipment after installation or repairs.
• Conduct testing of system to the signal-receiving center to properly establish service.
• Coordinate installations with police/fire departments and handle necessary records for notification of emergency calls.
• May help prepare estimates in accordance with prescribed instructions or directions from supervisor.
• Conduct End-User training.
• Work safely and responsibly to avoid injuries, damage to property, loss of unused materials and clean up installation debris.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits on first day of employment.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• 5 sick days.
• 3 floating holidays.
• 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: High school or GED