Alarm Technician

Job Description
Join a dynamic team of alarm technicians who support Electronic Systems (ES) Sector facilities around the United States. This team of technicians performs a variety of tasks from alarm installation/repair to the repair and installation of cameras and access control systems. We are looking for individuals who have an aptitude for electrical work and a familiarity with basic tools and we are committed to ensuring our employees receive the training and development needed to continue their ambitions for a long-term career at BAE Systems. Alarm technicians are provided the opportunity to travel throughout the United States to ensure all BAE Systems ES facilities have the alarms, access control, and surveillance systems they need. Alarm technicians install, service, test, and maintain a common Intrusion Detection and Access Control System to include motion sensors, door contacts, and power supplies ensuring they remain Underwriters Laboratory (UL) compliant. Additional duties include the installation, service, and maintenance of various Internet Protocol (IP) and analog cameras and corresponding Digital Video Recorders (DVRs). We encourage and expect our technicians to work independently while communicating and planning as a team.

In this Alarm Technician opportunity you provide support in the following ways;

• Install and repair security alarm and access control systems in compliance with UL 2050 and DoD government requirements. Ensure that all security installations meet required codes. Perform all duties in accordance with applicable State, Federal, and Local codes and ordinances, and established trade practices. Comply with all safety codes and regulations such as NEC, NFPA, and OSHA.
• Install equipment in accordance with BAE Systems standards.
• Maintain and operate complex networked badge and intrusion detection systems, monitoring workstations and encrypted code systems files and tables to meet government security requirements. Ensure that badging and intrusion detection systems are operated and configured to meet all UL 2050 and DoD security requirements.
• Interface, communicate, and coordinate with local Security personnel, project managers, plant engineering and contractors installing, modifying, and enhancing operations of equipment and completing construction projects. May be required to work with or direct other contractor personnel when performing these tasks.
• Review layouts for new and renovation security projects to ensure project installations are correct and complete for proper operation. Responsible for ensuring all work performed as specified by contract, engineering drawings, and specifications and applicable codes.
• Repair and rebuild defective, damaged, or inoperative security electrical equipment and components. Isolates source of difficult problems and installs temporary solutions as required to minimize down time.
• Compile, analyze, interpret, and present a wide variety of security reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist the Facility Security Officer with day-to-day security operations.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Strong organizational skills and experience with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid drivers license
• At least three years of experience with alarm installation or electrical installation.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environment.
• Must be able to differentiate between various colored wirings.
• Must be familiar with basic and power tools (drill, impact, Sawzall/band saw, etc.).
• Top Secret security clearance eligibility.
• Must have willingness and ability to climb ladders and lift objects