CMD Security Solutions

Our local experts design, install, and maintain security solutions for homes & businesses.

11/05/2021

Prior experience is required for this role. Experience in electrical or related fields is acceptable. NICET or ESA certifications are preferred. Technicians should be proficient with tools, adequate with a laptop, and have the ability to speak with customers. Technicians should also be comfortable on ladders and scissor lifts. Here are some examples of how a daily job might look:

JOB EXAMPLE: Install Security Camera System for Regional Retailer

Scope of Work: Technicians will run Cat6 wire for 70 security cameras. Technicians will mount cameras to steel and wood beams, drywall, and concrete, using different tools, anchors, and mounting accessories. Technicians will setup the camera to meet customer needs. Technicians will set up a Windows Server running the video surveillance software. Technicians will ensure that all cameras are recording to specifications determined by the customer.
Technicians will also train the employees on how to login, see the cameras in live view, and how to extract recorded video to give to police or insurance companies. Technicians feel a sense of great satisfaction when a massive job comes to completion.

JOB EXAMPLE: Install a Fire Alarm System for large warehouse

Scope of Work: Technicians will run low voltage wire for 40 horn strobes, 20 smoke detectors, 6 pull stations, and output devices for the sprinkler systems. The technicians will run wire and install each device per the approved fire plan. Technicians will program the panel and communication device. Technicians will test the system when complete to unsure all devices successfully trip, the horn strobes are in sync, and each device communicates to the central station. Technician will also train the customer on how to use the keypad to manipulate the system.

JOB EXAMPLE: Install a Burglar Alarm System with Home Automation for residence

Scope of Work: Technicians will install 8 wireless door contacts, all to be recessed into door frames. Some doors are wood and some are aluminum. Technicians will install 6 motion sensors, 13 glass break sensors, 2 flood detectors, 8 smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. Technicians will need to determine where the panel and wireless receivers and repeaters will be mounted to ensure best coverage for all devices. Technicians will also need to install two smart home thermostats, 5 smart home light switches, and 4 smart home door locks. Technicians will ensure that each device is programmed properly in the alarm panel and communicating with the central station.
Technicians will ensure each smart home device is connected properly and communicates with customers mobile phone app. Technician will also ensure the customer knows the proper function of the mobile app such as arming and disarming the system, creating lock schedules, setting up a geofence, receive commands from Amazon Alexa, and creating automatic lock and unlock schedules. Technicians will know the function as they will be provided their own company issued system.

JOB EXAMPLE: Install a Door Access System for a local small business

Scope of Work: Business is looking to get keyless entry for their two front doors and two employee doors. They no longer want to use a key as they are frequently lost and business owner has no insight as to who is in his building. The technicians will install biometric reader on the back door with a door strike suitable to an aluminum door with a crash bar. The technicians will install a keypad reader with a camera and phone capabilities at the front door, with a suitable strike for a steel door with glass. The reader will be able to buzz the receptionist, who can remotely unlock the front door. Technicians will run low voltage wire and install a 4-door panel. They will setup the software with door schedules, key fobs and access codes per the customer instructions. When complete, the technicians will train the customer on how to operate the system.
These are just a few examples; every job is different! Hours are flexible, and pay is competitive.