Security Technician Job Description
Security technician
provides guidance to the technical deployment of new systems, releases, versions and maintenance modifications to systems software.
Security Technician Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective security technician job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included security technician job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Notify program management immediately of any irregularities or breach of procedures related to any badge, access, or other security issues
Works with Engineering to establish test techniques for new product during development and to resolve product or equipment problems, and may install, characterize and/or design equipment
Follow prescribed troubleshooting procedures and refer to technical manuals, part manuals, change notices and bulletins, modification notices, in order to diagnose and repair equipment/system
Assist in the development and maintenance of SOC operational procedures
Review all badge enrollments, applications, and other documentation to ensure all applications are properly documented, stored, and saved electronically and/or by hard copy in an organized manner per customer requirements
Ensure all administrative duties to include record data base entry and keeping of appropriate documentation to include processing mission firearms authorizations and resolute support badge applications are conducted
Conduct verification of security clearances, vetting certificates for third country nationals and local nationals, Letters of Agreement, Letters of Justification, and other documentation necessary for applicants
Verify and report on the accountability of all equipment and supplies
Conduct monthly inventories of assigned equipment and supplies
Ensure all assigned badge equipment is operated correctly, remains operational and receives properly scheduled maintenance
Security Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Security Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: IDS, AMAG, CCURE, II, NICET, IAT, OSHA, CCNA, RS2, ONSSI
Education for Security Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the security technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Education, Associates, Management, Computer Programming, Technical, Military, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology
Skills for Security Technician
Desired skills for security technician include:
Analysis and test
Assorted software versions and enhancements
Computer system maintenance
Electromagnetic Capability analysis
Maintenance of in-house sprinkler systems
Set up
Test
Troubleshoot
Microsoft Office
Procedures
Desired experience for security technician includes:
Proposed maintenance schedules shall be provided for review and approval
Provide excellent customer relations while interacting with applicants and personnel
Be proficient with the WebPass program for processing access requests and notify program management of any access requests requiring their attention (VIP, Priority, Electronics Requests )
When required, supplement staffing shortages at constituent badge offices to ensure badge processes remain operational
Create and issue embassy parking placards to personnel seeking approval for vehicular access to various venues
Ensure proper record keeping and data base entry for all requests and issuances
Security Technician Examples
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Security Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a security technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for security technician
- Notify program management of applicant attendance rates to the mandatory security briefing, advising of applicants that fail to attend security briefing
- Schedule appointments for group applicants for appointments for badge issuance and security briefs
- Participates in emergency after-hours service on-call system
- Assist Senior Global Security leadership with the design and implementation of specialized security system programs in North America
- Have the ability to work outside normal business hours to accomplish security system reboots or restore failures
- Utilizing ladders and platform lifts to safely install security equipment and low voltage cable
- Install Optical scanners, Card readers, IP Camera's, Motion detectors, Door contacts, and Audible devices as outlined per schematics
- Implement Cable Management practices to route and secure cabling - protecting against damage and creating ease of troubleshooting
- Have experience installing Knox boxes and cabling as required to accommodate emergency fire evacuation and Fire Marshall access
- Operate and monitor enterprise security solutions
Qualifications for security technician
- Minimum of two years’ experience with computer data entry and administrative/office management
- Proficient in the operation of computers and knowledgeable on MS operating systems (including Windows 2000 Server)
- Computer Network Experience and Qualifications would be a strong asset to this position
- Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding and work in challenging environments such as attics, crawl spaces, ducts, basements
- Must have direct experience in commercial or residential/commercial environments
- 1 year of Fire, Burglar or Commercial/Small Business Alarm experience PREFERRED
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of security 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 technician
- Provide documented analysis of and make determinations about security events
- Monitor and respond appropriately to a variety of alarm signals
- Answer multiple telephone lines
- Inspect, Install, and repair electronic security systems to specifications and quality expectations
- Assemble and program new panels and equipment to ensure proper functionality and operation
- Service and trouble shoot systems based on industry approved guidelines
- Respond to trouble and occasional emergency after-hours calls
- Coordinating and oversight of contractors performing the same functions
- Work with service persons, installers, and sales people
- Provide highest Technician level support, isolating and resolving the most complex fault conditions
Qualifications for security technician
- Experience installing and terminating CAT 5/6
- Ability to work safely and responsibly to avoid injury/property damage
- Must have Class D or other sufficient Mass electrical License, wither Master or Journeyman or A, B or C
- Ability to operate hand and power tools - TP must provide their own basic hand tools
- Ability to work in Attics and confined spaces
- Background / Drug Screen
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of security 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 technician
- Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair to Systems wiring, hardware and software
- Create and maintain test records and as-built documentation
- Denial of Service mitigation for customers delivered via multiple vendor platforms via several technologies and approaches
- Overflow and coaching support for Tier I and Tier-II activities
- Undertake projects with both internal and external bias, representing Global Security Organisation
- Proactive and reactive response to security issues, including Denial of Service attacks, suspicious or abnormal network activity and general customer security inquiries
- Standard customer reporting covering trends and analysis, performance, and incidents detected and mitigated
- Acceptable Use Policy follow-up and response IDS/IPS response (manual null routing, additional analysis, follow-up)
- Investigation and response to regional law enforcement agency requests
- Must have knowledge of electronics, electrical systems, computer programming, site management and installation experience
Qualifications for security technician
- Hand dexterity for termination tasks
- Experience installing CAT5, CAT6, and Coaxial cables (Coax), ideally in commercial environments with attention to neatness in cabling
- Possess either an LEA or LEB journeyman's license through the State of Oregon
- Possess the ability to take instruction and work well autonomously
- Be reliable, trainable, teachable
- Have both the ability and desire to expand their knowledge in the security systems integration industry
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of security technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for security technician
- Inspect all electrical wiring for wear
- Inspect battery for proper voltage, IAW manufacturer’s specifications
- If applicable, inspect the hydraulic system for wear, leaks and proper fluid level, IAW manufacturer’s specifications
- If applicable, inspect lights for proper operation, IAW manufacturer’s specifications
- Inspect barrier trailer or transport system for wear and proper tire inflation, IAW manufacturer’s specification
- Inspect operation of barrier
- If applicable, emergency operation (immediate up) with coordination with COR
- Inspect all electrical for proper function, batteries for proper voltage, and lights for proper operation IAW manufacturer’s specification
- Inspect trailer, outriggers and support system for wear and proper tire inflation, IAW manufacturer’s specification
- Inspect all generator fluids, IAW manufacturer’s specifications
Qualifications for security technician
- On-site work will include installation and configuration of head-end computer systems, installation, termination, and calibration of field devices and sensors, and installation of communication infrastructure including conduit, enclosures and fiber optic cables
- Minimum of 6 months of work experience in an IT role
- Eight (8) years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs
- Four (4) years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs
- Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum Secret level clearance, current active clearance is a plus
- US citizenship in order to obtain/maintain US Dept
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a security 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 technician
- Inspect all safety items including wind speed meter
- Inspect operation of tower
- Planned preventative maintenance
- On-site investigations
- Assists with maintenance of building systems including, HVAC, electrical, low voltage electrical, lighting, Generator, UPS, plumbing, and fire alarm systems
- Receives, responds, completes, and follows up on Facilities service requests
- Responds to facilities/security emergencies, alarms, and troubles
- Performs monthly building inspection and safety audit
- Performs monthly space audits
- Assists with tracking and inventorying of building and furniture keys
Qualifications for security technician
- Must be able to travel nationally and internationally up to 40% of the year
- Ability to visually distinguish colors - wiring safety requirement
- Technical Security Certifications are required
- Spanish, Portuguese and English are required
- Self performs and manages all service calls of intrusion detection, access control, and video management and data communication systems
- Completes detailed service status reports (hard and soft copies), and other documentation as required