Alarm Installer

*****The office is located in Allen, TX. Pay is based on your experience. We offer top pay for highly qualified candidates*****

RC Security Consulting is looking for an experienced security, CCTV, and Access Controls Technician who has a history of working on a project from the installation all the way through to the final inspection. Technicians will be a part of our professional team that has the responsibility of installing and servicing Intrusion Alarms, CCTV, Access Control, Camera Systems, Access Control Systems, Gate Entry, Gate Operators, and Fire Alarms.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Technical Expertise
• ·Mechanical aptitude
• 2-5 years alarm security experience preferred.
• Install and service alarm panels.
• CCTV experience
• Willing to learn Fire Alarms
• Access Control experience
• Basic computer skills including experience with
• Excel
• Outlook

Service

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service.
• Ensure that documentation is properly completed and submitted
• Assist other technicians as needed.
• Request and share technical knowledge.
• Escalate and resolve issues when appropriate.
• Recognize recurring trips to same site for the same issue and report to management.
• Minimize the number of trips to the site to resolve the issue.
• Access part needed before going if possible.
• Performs service and installation of access control, intrusion alarm, video surveillance systems, and other various security-related systems.
• Performs upgrades and additions to systems in order to increase functionality and usability.
• Performs computer program entry as required to add cameras, access control devices, and intrusion alarm systems as needed.
• Coordinates with administration for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.
• Provides documentation in electronic formats (e.g. notes regarding the service call, time and materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support in compliance with company procedures and/or conveying information.
• Responds to emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety/security concerns.

Operations

• Maintain and control inventory.
• List parts accurately and timely on work orders
• Keep truck stock by being proactive in replenishing.
• Anticipate parts required to meet or exceed goals.
• Requests equipment and supplies to the Inventory Specialist Technician to review and submit to Purchasing.
• Report inventory on truck monthly

Communications

• Respond to all phone calls from other RCSC personnel within four hours.
• Respond to all emails within 24 hours.
• Recognize that you are affecting others productivity by not responding or expecting them to contact you numerous times for the same issue

Time Keeping

• Accurate reporting of dispatch, arrival and completion times
• Recognize that this data is analyzed, and some customers receive reports based on response and resolution
• Input and categorize time not spent on work orders accurately.

Other

• Maintain Security License by adhering to annual continuing education requirements.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen test.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurance
• Report any moving traffic violations or accidents immediately.

Essential job-related skills required:

• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Effective organization and planning skills.

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Customer Service

• Strong customer service skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to perform occasionally under pressure.
• Good judgment in what is appropriate to say and do.
• Instruct Customer's use of equipment.
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Special physical or mental skills required:

• Ability to multi-task and time management skills
• Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, and walking significant distances.
• Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions precisely.
• Ability to manage high-stress situations in a calm manner.

Working conditions under which the job is performed:

• A loud environment with multiple distractions at any given time.
• Work is performed within extreme temperature ranges.