Alarm Technician

We are currently seeking experienced Alarm Technicians for service and project work involving fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems. This full-time role includes travel within a 4-6 hour radius of your home base. Ideal candidates are dependable, self-driven professionals who can work independently, solve problems in the field, and take pride in completing jobs with accuracy and attention to detail.

We provide long-term employment with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Install, troubleshoot, service, and maintain fire alarm, intrusion/burglar, and access control systems across commercial environments.

• Program and test devices, ensuring full system functionality and compliance with local codes.

• Perform inspections and repairs, including panel diagnostics, device replacements, and wiring corrections.

• Work from blueprints, riser diagrams, and site layouts to install complete systems.

• Pull, terminate, and label low-voltage wiring (18/2, Cat5e/Cat6, composite).

• Install control panels, keypads, magnetic locks, strikes, door contacts, motion sensors, sirens, and card readers.

• Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and final commissioning with end users or inspectors.

• Keep accurate documentation of service calls, installations, and work performed.

• Drive company or personal vehicle to job sites, maintaining tools, PPE, and safety standards.

Requirements:

• Prior experience installing and servicing fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems.

• State-required low-voltage and alarm licenses (fire/burg/intrusion/security) where applicable.

• Knowledge of panels such as Silent Knight, Fire-Lite, Notifier, Bosch, DSC, Honeywell, etc.

• Familiar with NFPA codes and ADA/fire/life safety compliance.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.

• Comfortable with travel, occasional overnight stays, and varied schedules.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and a customer-service mindset.

• Must have PPE, basic hand tools, and either a company or reliable personal vehicle.

• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record (past 3 years).

• Boom/scissor lift and confined space certifications are a plus.

Benefits Package Includes:

• $25-$45 hourly rate, dependent on experience and certifications.

• Fully paid medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.

• Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.

• Generous paid vacation time and holidays.

• Additional benefits including Teladoc, TriaHealth, and services for legal and identity theft protection.

• Company-matched 401(k) and IRA retirement plans.

• Per-diem allowances for overnight travel.

• Reimbursement for travel time and mileage when using a personal vehicle.