Security System Lead Technician Job Description

The Security System Lead Technician will be responsible for leading a small team of security and/or cabling technicians to complete access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related projects safely, within time constraints, at or above quality standards, and within budget. The Lead Technician's duties include, but are not limited to, assisting Project Managers with planning daily tasks, managing materials and equipment, executing installations, troubleshooting, and resolving issues, communicating with customers, reporting progress, conducting quality control inspections, and testing systems.

The Security System Lead Technician will perform some or all these duties daily:

• Plan daily tasks with the Project Manager
• Conduct safety meetings with team
• Lead, coach, train, manage, and mentor technician team
• Install cabling, mount equipment, install card readers, door contacts, mag locks, electrified strikes and integrated systems
• Troubleshoot cabling, card readers, door contacts, mag locks, electrified strikes, cameras, PLC's, intrusion detection equipment, and integrated systems
• Maintain a mastery of of low voltage systems, relays, principals of normally closed/normally open, series and parallel wiring
• Maintain a general understanding of Ethernet networking
• Use a multi-meter to test for voltage, continuity, amperage, and resistance
• Possess mechanical and computer skills
• Operate any hand tools and equipment necessary to perform all associated tasks, to include lifts
• Document and report progress in a timely manner to Project Managers and customers
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal for with internal staff and customers.

Experience Preferred:

1. At least 5 years of relevant security experience

2. At least 2 years of relevant leadership experience

3. Familiarity with the following systems:

Access Control

• Software House
• Genetec
• Honeywell
• HID
• Mercury
• LifeSafety Power

Video Surveillance/CCTV

• Genetec
• ipConfigure
• Axis
• Hanwha Techwin

Intrusion Detection

• DMP
• Honeywell Vista

Structured Cabling

• Panduit
• Commscope

Position Requirement

• Currently licensed or must have the ability to immediately obtain TXDPS Security License

Education

• High School Graduate, GED or equivalent

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
As essential workers providing safety and security services, we are fully-operational. Pref-Tech provides employees with personal protective equipment and operates in accordance with published safety guidelines.

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check and urinalysis, in accordance with local law/regulations associated with the security industry?

Experience:

• Relevant Physical Security System Installation: 5 years (Required)
• Security/Alarm System Installation: 2 years (Preferred)
• Access Control: 2 years (Preferred)
• Leadership in Security Installation: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Texas DPS Security License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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