An Alarm Technician at Securitas Technology is responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting security systems, including alarms, access control, and CCTV on client sites. The role requires technical expertise in low voltage equipment, fire alarm systems, and network communications, alongside strong problem-solving and communication skills. This position includes performing preventive maintenance, software upgrades, and documenting system modifications to ensure optimal security system performance.
Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000 colleagues in 40 countries are focused daily on our purpose to help make your world a safer place and our commitment to deliver an unparalleled client experience. With clients at the heart of all we do, our people, knowledge, and technology power our connected ecosystem of health, safety and security solutions and services.
We offer clients a full portfolio of video, access, intrusion, fire and integrated systems and services. As a leading systems integrator and alarm monitoring company, we deliver the Securitas Technology Difference, serving countless long-term clients with solutions and services that protect their people, customers, and assets.
Our service teams are responsible for providing service on Securitas Technology products at client sites. The position provides client contact for all post-installation problems on systems and equipment, as well as, special project work, when needed.
Job Duties
Respond to trouble tickets to ensure application uptime and system performance.
Work individually and as a team to diagnose and resolve application issues.
Execute preventative maintenance tasks to maximize application availability and identify system faults.
Document all system modifications through a digital change control tracking system.
Produce quality technical documentation describing the conceptual and quantitative facets of system deployment, intended for both a technical and non-technical audience.
Perform pre-deployment end to end testing of all upgrades and major modifications.
Perform on site installations of software upgrades and major modifications.
Minimum Requirements
High School diploma required or equivalent.
Experience installing and troubleshooting low voltage equipment
Strong working knowledge of commercial access control, CCTV, burglary alarm, intrusion systems, and fire alarms
Fire alarm experience:
Bosch, Silent Knight highly preferred
Simplex, Notifier, Edwards, Siemens, or other commercial fire systems a plus
NICET certification or State Fire License preferred
ESA Certified Alarm Technician preferred
NTS Certified Service Technician preferred
Working knowledge of network communications and IP addressing
Certifications in enterprise grade CCTV, Access Control a plus
Wide variety of employee discounts on travel, equipment, and more!
We are a nationwide provider of security solutions and an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Our core values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness are proudly demonstrated daily by our employees to our customers and the communities we service.
