Security Systems Technician Job Description
Security systems technician
provides technical assistance as it relates to access control, CCTV systems, and other physical security management systems;.
Security Systems Technician Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Perform Installation, configuration, testing and troubleshooting activities on Intrusion Alarm Systems, Access Control, CCTV, Intercom, Network infrastructure
Maintenance, repair, testing and installation of access control, security system hardware, software, card readers, electronic locking hardware, linear power supplies and uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems
Reviews drawings and specification of access control/ security systems provides technical comments
Support system testing (hardware and software) both in the field and at the monitoring locations
Performs retro commissioning of existing security systems to ensure response is consistent with installed and working sequence of operations
Reviews networks and associated network performance as it pertains to the electronic security systems within the college
Oversees installation, maintenance and upgrades of all security systems
Responsible for the proper operation of all security systems
Centrix/ISAF administrator
BICES administrator
Security Systems Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Security Systems Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BICSI, NICET, CCURE, DCJS, ASCOM, 9000, RMF, UL, NEED, CE
Education for Security Systems Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the security systems technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Technical, Education, Electronics, Associates, Military, Computer Science, Communications, General Education, Information Systems, Business
Skills for Security Systems Technician
Desired skills for security systems technician include:
Above systems
Access and CCTV systems
Access control systems
CCTV
Low voltage electrical systems
Security systems
Technical security systems and devices
Testing
Video management systems
Compatibility
Desired experience for security systems technician includes:
UN J5 administrator
3D Modelling, such as Inventor
HND or equivalent in CAD Design
Provides technical service to customer Card Access, Monitoring and Video Surveillance systems including technical support
Needs strong understanding of servers, clients, IP set up and the ability to reload systems
Minimum high school graduate with supplementary courses in electronics, electricity, or equivalent
Security Systems Technician Examples
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Security Systems Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a security systems technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for security systems technician
- Under supervision of a security installation supervisor, performs a wide variety of activities associated with installing, maintaining, servicing, and testing electrical/ electronic/ mechanical equipment
- Performs complex equipment installation
- Creates connections to various sensors and electrically powered devices
- Works with engineering group to create and/or verify point database
- Verifies point database and programming operations are consistent with scope of work for the intended integration and sequence
- Sets up and configures PC workstations, user interfaces
- Schedules with trade contractors to coordinate startup services as needed
- Runs reports to analyze system operation, works with customer to demonstrate system operation and verify consistency with the contracted scope of work (IE Commissioning Agents or test and balance contractors, others)
- Configure and maintain personal computer hardware including PC’s, notebooks, printers
- Review shop drawings and obtain all facts necessary to perform installation activities per specifications and timetable
Qualifications for security systems technician
- Strong functional knowledge of electricity and electronics
- Proficiency in the use of business application software
- Security+ or higher and a Microsoft Operating System (Windows 7 acceptable but Windows 10 preferred
- Alarm Installer Course from recognized institute of technology preferred
- TQ certified preferred
- A current certification in Software House (C-Cure 9000), Genetech Security Center, Lenel OnGuard, Avigilon, OnSSI, Bosch, and/or DSC
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Security Systems Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of security systems technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for security systems technician
- Provide advanced technical support for AV and Security systems
- Performs equipment installation
- Position is based in (Northern California?) (Waterloo, Ontario)?
- Install access control and IP video systems
- Installs door hardware and cylinders for keying including deadbolts, cylindrical lever locks, mortise locks, wireless locks and push bar hardware
- Services card access, alarm, camera systems
- Must have at least two years directly related experience installing or servicing security products as described above
- Must be proficient in the use and application of personal computers
- Must have a working knowledge of test equipment such as multi-meters, battery analyzers, frequency, meters, decibel, meters, etc
- Must possess excellent communication skills, using tact and diplomacy, when dealing with customers
Qualifications for security systems technician
- Must have strong knowledge of computers and technology
- Networking knowledge is desired
- Microsoft Office, Windows 7 and Windows XP experience is preferred
- Must be willing to obtain Class D Electrical License
- Must be willing and available to participate in an on-call rotation, which could include nights/weekend/holidays
- Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, and present a professional image
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Security Systems Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a security systems technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for security systems technician
- Able to work overtime if necessary
- Provides technical oversight for electronic security system designs on capital improvement projects, ensuring designs and installations comply with institutional standards
- If required, recommends and manages outside service contracts
- Day-to-day management of all ACS, camera, systems, turnstile and other electronic systems
- Maintain trouble ticketing system for safety and security department
- Escalation of repair orders to third-party systems integrators or coordination of in-house entities for repairs IT, facilities, security
- Documentation and tracking of vendor contacts, vendor bidding processes (for new and repair processes), repair and service call scheduling, and ensuring security operations are aware of and able to manage vendor service and installs (communicate pass downs and instructions)
- Helping Security Operations Center (SOC) Operators and the badging officer(s) manage systems (computers, cameras/NVR and ACS)
- Ensures compliance with all access control policies
- Responsible for all access control system operation, including creating new badges, maintaining access groups structure, adding/removing access to restricted areas, system programming
Qualifications for security systems technician
- Must possess critical thinking skills as well the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s)
- Ability to commute throughout the Puget Sound to various Client locations
- Must have automobile
- Must possess excellent communications skills, using tact and diplomacy when dealing with the customer
- Knowledge and experience with business tools
- A high school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience working with electronic security system installation, operations, maintenance, and management
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Security Systems Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of security systems technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for security systems technician
- Provides support to internal customers worldwide
- Coordinates service requests and maintenance with system vendors, ensure prompt action is taken, and follows up on all pending issues
- May also be assigned additional duties as part of the overall security team
- Performs startup activities, programming, preventative maintenance and diagnostics on security system components according to project scope or service agreement contract
- Participates in job site final walk and / or final completion for systems to service turnover on assigned jobs Conducts training and development classes for customers on site or at the branch
- Performs preventative maintenance and diagnostics on security system and components according to service agreement contracts
- May coordinate electrical installation with electrical contractor at job site as required
- Effectively service panels all makes and models
- Carry out hazard and risk assessments (JSA) for all tasks as per company policy and procedures
- Mechanical assembly of sub-components to create a high technology, digital image security device
Qualifications for security systems technician
- Nevada
- Utah
- Illionois
- Works closely with the Project Manager and/or supervisor and assists in the overall coordination of specific projects
- Certifications related to any of the following (or similar) products would be beneficial
- Experience with Hirsch/Identiv product lines, certification a plus
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a security systems technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for security systems technician
- Service, troubleshoot, and install security systems
- Configure, administer, and troubleshoot security systems software and hardware
- Packaging of assembled sub-components
- Compliance ISO and Safety protocols
- Work from diagrams and drawings, make initial layouts, and use hand tools
- Make continuity checks on work in process and completed
- Familiar with ESS security components from various manufacturers
- Install and maintain AV systems company wide
- Manage audiovisual projects from planning stages to completion
- This job description is subject to change as business conditions evolve
Qualifications for security systems technician
- Associates or higher level degree in the sciences or trade school or related military training
- Minimum of 1+ year(s) of successful experience in area of electronic security and successful demonstration of Key Responsibilities and Knowledge as presented above
- Requires a high school diploma and a minimum of one year working in the security industry
- A minimum of an Associates Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field is preferred, with 3-5 years of related IT applications support
- Must be physically able to lift to 30 pounds
- Experience with Software House, ONSSI, and Kantech a plus