Security System Technician

Job description

Job Summary

The Security System Technician will design, install, program, maintain, and repair the Intrusion Detection Systems and CCTV systems and other surveillance equipment and associated components on three installations.
Major Job Activities
• Program & Service all types of security products including but NOT limited to; head end Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), analog and IP CCTV cameras and systems, thermal imaging systems, fiber optic, infrared and microwave-based alarm processors.
• Follow up on projects and questions promptly, provide businesslike replies to inquiries and requests and perform all duties in an orderly manner
• Provide troubleshooting, programming and service including but not limited to;
• Programming, repairing, or replacing cameras, installing or programming Video recorders & Video Management Systems (VMS) including software initial set up, training and software upgrades.
• Programming or replacing IDS components, such as door contacts, motion sensors, solar panels, batteries, control equipment, hold up devices, and site-specific IDS devices including software initial set up, training and software upgrades.
• Able to setup, program, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade all related servers, workstations, DVRs and other integral systems as related to IDS and security systems.
• Knowledge of fiber data systems to include installing, programming, and troubleshooting data transmission and receiving equipment as well as fiber optic repair to include splicing and terminating,
• Able to troubleshoot electronics and integrated circuits at the component level and quickly identify and rectify issues.
• Knowledge of how to read/follow CAD drawings, electrical layouts, to program systems to match sequence of operation of security systems
• Able to determine materials required for jobs specifically compatibility of devices per hardware & software requirements for all IDS and VMS.