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Chatsworth, CA · On-site +1

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote traveling security guard in the United States is $19.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Traveling Security Guard vs Mobile Security Officer?

AspectRemote Traveling Security GuardMobile Security Officer
CredentialsSecurity license, possibly firearms permitSecurity license, sometimes specialized training
Work EnvironmentRemote locations, traveling between sitesOn-the-move patrols, various locations
Employer & Industry UsageSecurity firms, event venues, remote sitesCommercial properties, retail, industrial sites
Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

The Remote Traveling Security Guard and Mobile Security Officer roles both require security credentials and involve patrol duties. However, the Remote Traveling Security Guard typically works in remote locations and travels between sites, while the Mobile Security Officer conducts patrols across various locations within a designated area. Both roles are essential in the security industry, but they differ mainly in work environment and scope of travel.

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Traveling Security Field Engineer - Electronic / Integrated Security - (Job ID: 1592)

Johnson Controls Federal Systems

Houston, TX • Remote

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago


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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 407 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Salary: Pay grade: 171

We are seeking an experienced commercial Electronic Security Systems Field Engineerto join our federal team. This is a remote / virtual role with the ability to travel extensively to support project needs for various Department of Defense and other federal government sites across the United States. This role will require extensive travel, typically around 75%. All travel related expenses are paid for both the company.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nations most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.
Location: Remote/Virtual with the ability to travel up to 75% of the time. Based in the Huntsville, AL or Washington D.C. Metro/DMV area preferred.
Pay range: $85,000 - $105,000 base salary. Negotiable based on experience.
Bonus Eligible: Yes, 10%
Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total).
Travel: Up to 75% supporting sites all around the United States. All travel related expenses are paid for by the company.

As a Traveling Security Systems Engineer, you will:

  • Act as an on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete Electronic Security projects with assigned customers in a safe and cost effective manner.
  • Performs or delegates tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including: system programming, integration, installation coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout
  • Develops project plans and coordinates the required resources to ensure timely and cost effective installation and completion of assigned projects.
  • Provides work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary

  • Completes typical installation of hardware design and software programming using established standards as required.
  • Manages and completes the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers as required. Validates complete system functionality and resolves issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation. Provides accurate project as-built and commissioning documentation
  • Provides coaching, mentoring and technical assistance to Security Technicians, Electrical Installers, System Designers, Subcontractors, and other less experienced team members.
  • Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements, and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards.
  • Assists with the selection, ordering, budget and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned via our web-based tool process
  • Effectively communicates the status of projects to management as required and assists with monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
  • Performs site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance. Ensures owner/operator has been trained. Provides proper documentation and manuals for system operation.
  • Adheres to safety standards, local and national security and fire codes, with a high degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of field experience in the commercial or industrial Electronic Security industry.
  • Technical, hands-on experience with systems design, commissioning and/or programming of Electronic Security Systems.
  • The ability to communicate technical material to a nontechnical audience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and general windows environment
  • The ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as needed. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Technical Proficiency working with fiber and networks
  • Experience working with a wide variety of commercial Electronic Security Systems; Softwarehouse C-cure 9000, Lenel, Genetech, Bosch BVMS, etc.
    • Lenel & Vindicator are preferred
  • Lenel programming experience
  • Experience managing or leading security related projects and associated teams

Preferred Education:

  • Electronics certification from an Accredited Technical School
  • Lenel certified


Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

  • Named to FORTUNEs Most Admired Companies List
  • Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
  • Named to ForbesNet Zero Leaders
  • CDP 2023Climate Change 'A List'
  • Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institutes list of best-managed companies in America

  • ForbesBest Employers for Diversity

  • NewsweekAmericas Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

  • Ethisphere 2024World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time

  • NewsweekAmericas Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
  • Named to Newsweek Americas Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
  • Named toForbes Americas Best Employers for Veterans 2024
  • Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

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Johnson Controls is a world leader in smart buildings, creating safe, healthy and sustainable spaces. For nearly 140 years, we’ve made buildings better and now we’re transforming them again with our award-winning digital technologies and services. We’re using artificial intelligence and data driven solutions to give you deeper insight into your building’s health, sustainability and performance. It’s changing the way we design, operate and maintain indoor environments and driving to a new era of autonomous buildings. We deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, hotels, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive suite of connected solutions. Johnson Controls offers the world’s largest portfolio of building technology, software and services. Supported by a team of more than 100,000 dedicated employees working across 150 countries, we’re helping customers achieve their sustainability goals and power their mission.

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Machinery manufacturing, water transportation, public safety statistics centers and offices and manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Milwaukee, WI, US