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Primary Responsibilities

The Security Technician is responsible for installing project specific devices to the standards of all fire alarm, building and electrical codes. The installation technician will also mentor, train and coach the entry level technician who assists them on jobsites. 

Essential Functions

• Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, crawl, climb ladders both caged and un-caged as well as stairs and other equipment.
• Required to stand and walk
• Maximum unassisted lift = 75lbs 
• Must be able to safely drive company owned vehicle or personal vehicle for the purpose of IPS business.
• Use computers, laptops, and specialized interface and/or programming software to program and set up security, access, CCTV, nurse call, or sound systems and associated devices
• Have manufacturer certifications pertaining to systems being programmed
• Coordinate with assigned project manager and/or other trades for completing projects and work orders efficiently and on time
• Monitor the installation work of outside contractors for ensuring that the projects are satisfactory completed to state and local codes, regulations, and project specifics
• Troubleshoot and diagnose causes of system problems or failures in systems and identify equipment and/or system requiring repair
• Perform regular system inspections including evaluating condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending preventative maintenance
• Analyze blue prints and drawings
• Install project specific cabling or piping per specifications and applicable building, electrical, and fire alarm codes
• Install project specific devices including Fire, Suppression, CCTV, Intrusion, Access, Nurse Call, etc. per specifications and applicable building, electrical, and fire alarm codes
• Must be able to “fish” walls and run EMT and PVC conduit for basic applications
• Must be able to coach, mentor and train entry level technicians 
• Maintain assigned tools, vehicle and equipment
• Follow company mandated safety policies
• Communicate with others verbally and in writing
• Work off lifts of all sizes and heights, and obtain lift certification
• Use and understand company software for completion of service tickets, logging time, and obtaining job specific information
• Obtain and Maintain necessary licenses and certification
• Attend job specific training session
• Willing to work after normal business hours and weekends
• Periodically travel out of normal service area when necessary
• Willing to learn new products and services
• Attend manufacturer and company specified training programs 
• Must demonstrate a high degree of integrity and honesty
• Must have a demeanor to tolerate a variety of customer personalities
• Must demonstrate excellent people skills
• Must demonstrate excellent organizations skills
• Must be able to occasionally travel out of town 

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Must have 3-5 years of experience as an entry level technician or related industry experience
• OSHA-10 hour certification
• Must be efficient and productive in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to navigate company software, enter data, and send communication. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel a plus. 
• Must possess excellent customer service skills for both internal and external customers
• Must be able to operate hand and power tools
• Must be able to unload, carry, and climb ladders
• OSHA-10 hour certification
• Must maintain First Aid and CPR Certification
• Must maintain lift, confined space, and other required safety certifications

Physical Requirements & Environment

• Must be able to bend, Kneel, stoop, crawl, climb ladders both caged and un-caged as well as stairs and other equipment.
• Required to stand and walk
• Maximum unassisted lift = 75lbs 
• All employees of IPS are subject to random drug testing per our Drug Free Safety Policy
• Background check required. Must have and maintain a clean driving record (no DUIs or other serious violations within the past three years). 

Other Duties                            

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEOC Statement
It is the policy of Integrated Protection Services not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of Integrated Protection Services to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. For Integrated Protection Services’ full EEO/AAP statement, please contact the Human Resources Department. 

AT WILL
All employment positions at Integrated Protection Services Inc. are “at-will” positions. “At-will” positions are those where employment and compensation can be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice. No one is authorized by the company to provide any individual with special arrangements concerning terms or conditions of employment. No permanent employment or employment for any term is intended or can be implied by statements in this job description.