Security Installation Technician II

Allied Universal • Ashland, VA

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About The Position

Allied Universal Technology Services is hiring a Security Installation Technician II to install, program, configure, and troubleshoot commercial electronic security systems for enterprise clients. Systems may include door access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, low-voltage communication, electronic locks, point sensors, and signaling devices. The technician travels to client sites in a company-issued vehicle, verifies that installations operate effectively and meet applicable codes and contract requirements, and may supervise Installation Technician I employees when assigned by the Installation Manager.

The role also involves running electrical wiring and related work such as drilling, trenching, and aerial runs; connecting control panels; meeting application requirements; concealing wire; installing security software; and completing site cleanup and other assigned tasks. The technician must be able to deliver product familiarization training to end users, complete time entry from home daily using the Internet, and participate in a rotating on-call schedule.

Requirements

• High school degree, vocational school, or equivalent.
• Two to three years of experience in physical security, fire alarm, or low-voltage communication, including installing field devices, programming systems, and managing small jobs.
• Possess or be able to obtain appropriate 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 interacting effectively with internal and external customers.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to be on call on a rotational basis.
• Valid driver’s license and at least one year of driving experience; clean driving record as specified by the company, required minimum insurance, and ability to safely operate a vehicle.
• Ability to complete daily time entry from home via the Internet.
• Ability to deliver product familiarization training to end users.

Nice To Haves

• Military veterans are encouraged to apply, especially those with experience as an electronics technician or aviation technician.
• 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 clients.
• Troubleshoot new security installations to confirm proper operation and code compliance.
• Travel to client sites in a company-issued vehicle to perform installations and verify system operation and contract compliance.
• Supervise Installation Technician I employees on a job when assigned by the Installation Manager.
• Run electrical wiring, including related drilling, trenching, and aerial runs.
• Connect control panels and handle application requirements, wire concealment, and security software installation.
• Complete job-site cleanup and other miscellaneous assigned tasks.
• Deliver product familiarization training to end users.
• Complete daily time entry from home via the Internet.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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