CWA Access Control Journeyman

Allied Universal

$72K — $93K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Degree or equivalent; Vocational School preferred.
  • 2-3 years of experience in physical security or related fields.
  • Familiarity with security software such as Software House, Lenel, and Milestone preferred.
  • Ability to obtain necessary state licensing post-hire.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude.
  • Effective communication skills for client interaction.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Install and configure electronic security systems for commercial clients.
  • Troubleshoot and ensure installations meet operational codes.
  • Supervise and mentor Installation Technician I's as directed by the manager.
  • Drive to and from client sites to perform installations.
  • Run electrical wiring for security systems, including drilling and trenching.
  • Connect control panels and install security software.
  • Perform miscellaneous tasks such as job-site clean-up.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement plan options available.
  • Basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance provided.
  • Seven and a half holidays plus sick and personal days offered.
  • Unused vacation pay only where legally required.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What to expect as a Commercial Security Installation Technician II/ CWA Journeyman:
  • 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 security installations to ensure the systems are functioning properly and satisfy codes
  • Supervise Installation Technician I's on a job as assigned by the Manager
  • 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
  • Run electrical wiring; related activities include drilling, trenching, and aerial runs.
  • Responsible for the connection of control panels, application requirements, wire concealment, and security software installation.
  • Complete miscellaneous tasks as assigned, such as job-site clean-up

What knowledge and skills are required:
  • High School Degree, Vocational School or equivalent is required
  • 2 to 3 years of experience in the physical security, fire alarm or low-voltage communication industry installing field devices, programming systems and managing small jobs
  • 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 & 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 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

BENEFITS:
    • Pay: $35.00-$45.00 an hour
    • Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
    • Seven and a half holidays annually, one sick day per month (Twelve days max per year), and two personal days
    • Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

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