Security Electronics Technician III

Cherokee Federal•Fort Worth, TX

12d•$33 - $35•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Electronic Tech with mandatory experience in Video Surveillance Systems (VSS), Access Control Systems (ACS) and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) systems to work closely with other members of the company's service team, engineering team, and directly with clients to, install, maintain, and/or repair integrated electronic security systems.

Requirements

Approximately 3+ years of experience in government or commercial installations and locations preferred. Other skills described throughout this document.
Demonstrated experience and training in the basics of circuitry and electronics, basic wiring connections, fiber optic cabling and connections, Video Surveillance (VSS), Access Control (ACS), Intrusion Detection (IDS), CAT6 cabling runs and troubleshooting.
Experience in the installation, maintenance, upgrade, and support of a variety of systems such as ACS, IDS and VSS hardware/software.
Must be skilled in the use of test equipment such as: digital multimeters, toner tracer, lineman handset and video test monitor.
Ability to lift or move items up to 25 lbs.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications
Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to obtain at least a Department of Treasury clearance.
GED Required.
Mandatory VSS, ACS and IDS experience.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience installing a wide variety of equipment including configuration of connections with centralized monitoring systems such as Identiv, Honeywell and Bosch preferred.
Experience and formal training as a low voltage electrician a plus.
Formal training in basics of electronics and circuitry either in technical school or certifications received during training classes from industry vendors.
Certification as an installer of equipment such as Identiv/Hirsch, Software House, Bosch, Honeywell and Exacq.

Responsibilities

Planning, procurement, installation, daily on-site maintenance, upgrades, replacements, and preventive maintenance on all systems in addition to annual IDS testing.
Inventory capture of all electronic security equipment and updating as equipment is added, upgraded, or removed.
Providing technical assistance to other team members as well as acting as the technical expert to the customer to solve problems or provide general guidance.
Electrical troubleshooting, device testing, installation of electronic components, surveillance camera installation and experience with software monitoring systems.
Follow or refer to layout sheets, building plans, floor plans, circuit schematics and descriptions, and manufacturer’s technical guidance.
Documenting, scheduling, and closing work orders with detailed description of work completed.
Occasional overtime required.
Work orders will be created based on customer requests via email, phone, or text. Work orders and annual testing reports will be completed and then sent to the customer and PM weekly. All documentation shall be provided to the PM for each month’s activity by the 1st of the following month. Expense reports will be completed on a weekly basis as needed.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.