Security Technician IV

Superior Alarm Systems•San Francisco, CA

1d•$43 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Superior Alarm Systems (SAS) is seeking a senior Security Technician IV to join their growing Bay Area team. This role serves as the senior technical authority on commercial installation projects, owning the field from mobilization to closeout. The Technician IV will plan, sequence, and coordinate installation activities for crews of Tech I-III, partner with Project Managers on scheduling and risk identification, and proactively identify and resolve scope gaps, schedule risks, or quality issues. The position involves hands-on technical work, including advanced installation of integrated security systems (access control, IP video surveillance, intrusion detection, specialty devices), low-voltage cabling, and commissioning/validation of Genetec, Lenel, and/or Bosch systems. The Technician IV must interpret and work from engineered drawings, system schematics, and project specifications, ensuring all work meets SAS quality standards before inspection or customer turnover. This role requires enforcing best practices, conducting quality audits, and accurately documenting work in SAS project tracking systems.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on commercial security installation experience in enterprise, pharmaceutical, industrial, or institutional environments
Demonstrated experience leading field installation teams on active commercial job sites
Proven ability to independently install, terminate, and commission access control, CCTV, and intrusion systems
Direct experience with Genetec, Lenel, or Bosch (at least one required)
Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings, wiring diagrams, and system schematics without assistance
Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve field-level issues independently
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Residential-only experience does not qualify for this role
Candidates without commercial systems leadership experience will not be advanced

Nice To Haves

Multi-platform experience strongly preferred
Experience delivering multi-phase or large-scale commercial projects from start to closeout
Multi-platform proficiency across Genetec + Lenel + Bosch — or comparable enterprise-grade systems
Familiarity with Bluebeam for drawing markups
Familiarity with D-Tools for project documentation
Experience managing subcontractors or third-party integration partners on job sites
Any relevant certifications: ESA/NTS, manufacturer certs (Genetec Certified Professional, Lenel-S2, Bosch), or CA low-voltage licensing
History of catching and correcting scope issues before they hit the PM's desk

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior technical authority on commercial installation projects
Plan, sequence, and coordinate installation activities across crews
Partner directly with Project Managers on scheduling, risk identification, and execution strategy
Proactively identify scope gaps, schedule risks, or quality issues and resolve them
Drive projects to completion on time and within budget
Perform and oversee advanced installation of integrated security systems: access control (PACS), IP video surveillance (CCTV), intrusion detection, and specialty devices
Install, terminate, and test low-voltage cabling to professional standards
Commission and validate Genetec, Lenel, and/or Bosch systems
Perform basic programming and system-level testing
Interpret and work directly from engineered drawings, system schematics, and project specifications
Validate all work meets SAS quality standards before inspection or customer turnover
Enforce best practices across your crew
Conduct jobsite quality audits and punch-list resolution prior to closeout
Document work completed, time entries, and project status accurately in SAS project tracking systems