Overview
Company Overview:
Join Allied Universal Technology Services, a global leader in transforming the security industry. We integrate advanced technology ? video surveillance, electronic access control, alarm monitoring and augmented solutions with physical security to help people feel safe. Whether you?re an installation technician, service technician, engineer, or project manager, you?ll discover rewarding opportunities to grow your career as part of a valued team.
Apply today and be phenomenal?build a meaningful career while protecting what matters most through innovative security technology.
Job Description
- Join a leading commercial security team in Washington, D.C. working on enterprise-level access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection systems?gain hands-on experience with top platforms like Lenel, AMAG, Bosch, and Milestone while supporting high-profile client environments.
- Advance your career as a senior-level Security Installation Technician with leadership responsibilities, including supervising teams, managing complex low-voltage projects, and partnering directly with Project Managers to deliver large-scale installations on time and within scope.
- Competitive pay ($35?$50/hr), company vehicle, and full benefits package?plus opportunities to expand your expertise in IP video, networked security systems, and advanced troubleshooting in a fast-growing commercial security industry.
What to expect as a Commercial Security Installation Technician III:
- Assist the Project Manager regarding on-site scheduling of work activities and timely delivery of equipment
- Responsible for the connection of control panels, application requirements, wire concealment, and security software installation
- Install, program and configure commercial electronic security systems for enterprise commercial clients (door access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, low voltage communication, electronic locks, point sensors, signaling devices, ect.)
- Troubleshoot new installations to ensure the systems are functioning properly and satisfy codes
- Demonstrate Allied Universal?s core values as a highly skilled leader on the Installation Team
- Supervise several teams comprised of Security Installation Technician I?s and II?s
- Manage several medium- to large-sized jobs simultaneously, doing so within approved hours and margin tolerances
- Drive to client sites with a company-issued vehicle to perform the system installation and confirm the system is operating effectively and meets contract requirements
- Installation of electrical wiring, panels, cables, and security devices
- Completes miscellaneous tasks as assigned by manager
What knowledge and skills are required:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in the physical security, fire alarm or low voltage communication industry installing field devices, programming systems, and running medium- to large-sized jobs, are required
- Experience with any or all of the following is preferred: Software House, Lenel, AMAG, S2, Brivo, Milestone, Exacq, Axis, Bosch, Commend, DMP, Open Options, Notifier, Fluidmesh or ONSSI
- Possess or have the ability to obtain proper state licensing once hired (Low Voltage D license, Alarm Installer Lic. etc.)
- Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-based environment with minimum direction
- Good communication skills for effective interaction with internal and external customers
- Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude
- Ability to be on-call on a rotational basis
- Must be detail-oriented and organized
Must possess a valid driver?s license with at least one year of driving experience, a clean driving record (no major violations within the last 36 months, no more than 1 accident in last 24 months, no more than one minor moving violation in last 24 months), a minimum level of insurance as required by company policy, and the ability to safely operate a vehicle.
- Ability to complete time entry from home on a daily basis via the Internet
- Ability to deliver product familiarization training to end-users
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Project)
- Ability and track record of successfully loading servers with third-party applications and deploying IP video solutions
- Possess general working knowledge of network architecture
- Overnight travel may be required on an as-need basis
BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Pay Range: $35-50 / hr
- Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
- Vacation time is offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.
Closing
Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information:
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