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Access Control & CCTV Technician - Greater New Orleans
LouisianaPosted 3 months ago
Full-timeremote
Job Description
Access Control & CCTV Technician - Greater New Orleans
Department: Field Technician
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Louisiana
Reporting To: Kyle Vernotzy
Compensation: $52,000 - $70,000 / year
Description
We are seeking a skilled Access Control & Security Camera Technician to join our Projects Team in the Baton Rouge, LA area. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cabling, installing and adjusting security cameras, access control readers, and wiring up panels. This position is focused on project installations rather than service work. The technician will primarily report directly to job sites but may be required to report to our Gonzales or Slidell, LA offices as needed. While service work is not a primary responsibility, you may occasionally be asked to assist with it.
Key Responsibilities
- Security System Installation: Install, program, and test access control systems, security cameras, electronic locks, and related security infrastructure.
- Cabling & Wiring: Run, terminate, and label structured cabling, including Cat5e/6, fiber optics, and low-voltage wiring for security systems.
- Equipment Mounting & Adjustment: Hang and align security cameras, access control readers, and other hardware to ensure optimal performance.
- Panel Wiring & Termination: Wire and connect security panels, ensuring proper voltage and signal integrity.
- Testing & Troubleshooting: Conduct functional testing on installed systems, diagnose issues, and resolve technical problems to ensure operational efficiency.
- Collaboration: Work closely with project leads, other technicians, and other trade professionals to ensure timely and successful installations.
- Adherence to Safety & Compliance Standards: Follow company safety guidelines and ensure installations comply with industry regulations and manufacturer specifications.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of installations, configurations, and any issues encountered.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in access control, security system installation, or low-voltage cabling.
- Proficiency in cabling, wiring panels, installing and configuring security cameras, and access control readers.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams.
- Experience with low-voltage systems and power supplies.
- Familiarity with security and access control platforms (specific product knowledge is a plus).
- Basic understanding of networking concepts (IP addressing, PoE, basic troubleshooting).
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites as required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work on ladders, and perform physically demanding tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications in security systems and surveillance technologies, including:
- Alarm Technician Certification
- Hanwha Certification
- Avigilon Certification
- Evolv Installer Certification
- Fire Marshal Certification
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience working on commercial or enterprise security projects.
Job Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)