Lead Security Technician

As a Lead Security Technician, you will serve as a hands-on field leader responsible for performing and overseeing the installation, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of commercial electronic security systems, including video surveillance, access control, card readers, and access control panels.

This position is designed for an experienced security technician who is ready to take greater ownership of jobsite production and crew performance. The Lead Security Technician will work closely with the Foreman and Project Manager to coordinate daily activities, provide technical direction to other technicians, maintain quality and safety standards, and help ensure projects are completed efficiently and on schedule.

The ideal candidate has strong commercial security installation experience, leads by example, communicates effectively, and is comfortable training less-experienced technicians. Experience with Genetec, Hanwha, Axis, Avigilon, and LifeSafety Power (LSP) equipment or systems is preferred.

• Lead and provide day-to-day direction to small crews of Security Technicians on active commercial construction sites.

• Assist the Foreman with coordinating daily work assignments, manpower, installation priorities, and project workflow.

• Install, configure, test, and troubleshoot IP cameras, video surveillance equipment, and video management systems.

• Mount, aim, focus, and adjust cameras to achieve required coverage and image quality.

• Install, terminate, wire, and troubleshoot access control panels, controllers, interface modules, card readers, door contacts, request-to-exit devices, and related equipment.

• Install and connect electrified door hardware, including electric strikes and electrified locks, and coordinate door hardware installation with other trades as required.

• Install and troubleshoot security power supplies, power distribution equipment, backup batteries, and associated wiring.

• Perform system configuration and programming within assigned scope, including camera setup, reader and door configuration, device addressing, and access control functionality.

• Pull, route, dress, terminate, test, and label cabling used for security systems, including data, control, and power cabling.

• Install and maintain cable support systems, pathways, J-hooks, sleeves, and other low-voltage infrastructure.

• Read and interpret construction drawings, security device layouts, riser diagrams, wiring schematics, door schedules, specifications, and installation details.

• Lay out work for technicians and ensure installations meet project drawings, specifications, customer requirements, manufacturer instructions, and FSG standards.

• Monitor crew productivity and proactively identify issues that could affect schedule, quality, or project completion.

• Perform quality-control inspections of device installations, panel wiring, terminations, labeling, pathways, and completed work.

• Troubleshoot camera connectivity, video quality, reader operation, door status, locking functions, power issues, and communication between security devices and system components.

• Coordinate with customer IT teams and project leadership to resolve network connectivity and system integration issues.

• Train, mentor, and develop junior technicians while reinforcing proper installation methods, troubleshooting practices, and quality standards.

• Serve as a technical resource for technicians who need assistance with security installations or project requirements.

• Coordinate field activities with the Foreman, Project Manager, General Contractor, other trades, and customer representatives as required.

• Identify material, equipment, and tool requirements before they affect field production, and assist with receiving, staging, organizing, and tracking project materials.

• Maintain accurate device identification, labeling, panel schedules, testing records, field markups, punch lists, and project closeout documentation.

• Participate in project walkthroughs, inspections, functional testing, commissioning, punch-list completion, and customer turnover activities.

• Attend required safety meetings and enforce FSG and customer safety policies among assigned crew members.

• Ensure technicians use appropriate PPE, tools, ladders, lifts, and equipment safely and correctly.

• Perform hands-on installation work alongside the crew while maintaining responsibility for the quality and productivity of assigned work.

• Communicate daily progress, manpower needs, material shortages, field conflicts, installation challenges, and potential schedule impacts to field leadership.

• Maintain a clean, organized, professional, and safe work environment, and lead by example in workmanship, attendance, productivity, and jobsite conduct.

• Assist other crews or project teams and perform additional project-related duties as assigned by the Foreman, Superintendent, or Project Manager.

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• 4+ years of commercial electronic security installation experience, with strong hands-on experience in video surveillance and access control systems, required.

• Previous experience serving as a Lead Technician, Crew Lead, senior technician, or informal field leader strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and provide direction to other technicians.

• Strong working knowledge of security cameras, card readers, access control panels, controllers, door contacts, request-to-exit devices, and electrified door hardware.

• Experience installing, wiring, terminating, testing, and troubleshooting access control panels and associated field devices.

• Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting IP cameras and video surveillance systems.

• Experience with Genetec, Hanwha, Axis, Avigilon, and LifeSafety Power (LSP) equipment or systems preferred.

• Working knowledge of security power supplies, power distribution, backup batteries, and low-voltage wiring.

• Basic understanding of IP networking, including IP addressing, network connectivity, and Power over Ethernet (PoE), as applied to security systems.

• Experience terminating, testing, labeling, troubleshooting, and documenting cabling used in commercial security installations.

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, security device layouts, riser diagrams, wiring schematics, door schedules, specifications, and construction documents.

• Working knowledge of commercial construction environments and coordination with other trades.

• Familiarity with applicable installation standards, manufacturer requirements, and security system best practices; relevant manufacturer training or certifications are a plus.

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, verbal communication, and written communication skills.

• Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and keep a crew productive.

• Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers, field leadership, customers, General Contractors, IT personnel, and other trades.

• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality workmanship.

• Self-motivated and capable of working with limited supervision.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Reliable transportation to and from project locations.

• Ability to pass required background screening and drug testing.

• Ability to work day shifts, nights, weekends, or overtime when project schedules require.

• Ability to safely operate ladders, lifts, hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and other equipment commonly used in low-voltage construction.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform the physical duties associated with commercial construction work.