Job Description

Job Title: Solutions Engineer

Location: Southern CA (San Fernando Valley / San Diego)

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $85,000 - 90,000.00/per year + $1000/month Auto Allowance + Bonus

Securitas is the most locally focused protective services provider in the United States, with over 640 local branches and approximately 86,000 security officers nationwide. We specialize in delivering customized security solutions, with core service offerings in specialized guarding, mobile guarding, remote guarding, and corporate risk management.

Position Overview

The Solutions Engineer role is a client-facing role responsible for managing all phases of physical security system solutions. Acting as a subject matter expert, the successful candidate will lead solution design efforts for technologies including video surveillance, physical access control, and intrusion detection systems. This role is ideal for someone who is both technically savvy and sales-oriented, with a passion for innovative security solutions.

Key Responsibilities
• Collaborate with clients to identify needs and requirements for security technology systems.
• Design and architect integrated physical security solutions. Including diagrams, infrastructure topologies, proposals, and Scopes of Work (SOW).
• Present and review proposed solutions with clients in a professional and consultative manner.
• Provide technical expertise and support for video surveillance, access control, and intrusion prevention systems.
• Research new technologies and provide insights to internal teams and clients.
• Support the Securitas Solutions Team during installation and maintenance phases.
• Step into a project management role as necessary to ensure successful delivery.
• Engage in pre-sales activities, including client meetings, presentations, and system demonstrations.

Required Qualifications
• Comfort in a sales-focused environment with compensation based on salary plus commission.
• Working knowledge of video surveillance technologies (e.g., Avigilon, Axis, YourSix).
• Familiarity with Axis Design Tool
• Familiarity with access control platforms (e.g., Avigilon, Lenel, CCure, Brivo).
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications
• Professional certifications in security technology or systems integration.
• Previous experience in physical security sales engineering or consulting.
• Project management experience or PMP certification is a plus.

Why Join Securitas?

If joining our management team sounds like the right fit for you, please click apply today!

Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

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About Us

Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we're looking for you to join the Securitas team.

About the Team

Our Company Mission:

Securitas' mission is to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by providing the security services they need to protect their assets, safeguard their people, and maintain their ability to generate profits.

Our Values:

Securitas' core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are the foundation for our employees to build trust with customers, colleagues, and the surrounding community.

Integrity:

Securitas employees are honest and trusted by customers to safeguard their premises and valuables. We don't compromise on integrity and create an open forum for our employees and customers to voice opinions, report improprieties, and share information.

Vigilance:

Seeing, hearing, and evaluating. A Securitas employee is always attentive and often notices things that others don't. Their vigilance is necessary in order to be aware of potential risks or incidents that may take place on our customers' premises.

Helpfulness:

As part of an on-going effort to ensure safety, Securitas employees are always ready to help if an incident occurs that requires intervention regardless of whether or not it is directly related to their job.