Job Description

Lead Security Technician

Location: Charleston, SC

Schedule: Full-time (typical construction hours; may vary by project)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Security Technician to support commercial security system installations across projects in the Charleston, SC area. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing field crews, ensuring high-quality installations, and coordinating with project stakeholders to deliver successful security system deployments.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in access control, CCTV, intrusion systems, door hardware, and structured cabling , along with the ability to lead teams and maintain professional jobsite standards.

Key Responsibilities

Field Leadership

• Lead and supervise installation teams on active job sites
• Assign daily tasks and ensure productivity and quality standards are met
• Serve as the primary point of contact between field teams and project leadership
• Maintain jobsite organization, safety compliance, and workflow efficiency

Security System Installation

• Install, terminate, and troubleshoot:
• Access control systems
• CCTV / IP camera systems
• Intrusion detection systems
• Install and wire door hardware including:
• Electric strikes
• Maglocks
• Door contacts
• Request-to-exit (REX) devices
• Card readers and keypads

Cabling & Infrastructure

• Pull, route, terminate, and test:
• Cat5e / Cat6 / Cat6A
• Composite access control cable
• Coax and low-voltage cabling
• Perform clean cable dressing, labeling, and pathway management
• Build and wire panels, enclosures, and head-end equipment

System Integration & Testing

• Assist with panel terminations and device integrations
• Support system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Ensure all installations meet project specifications and code requirements

Documentation & Communication

• Read and interpret blueprints, riser diagrams, and scopes of work
• Provide daily progress updates to project managers or supervisors
• Track materials, report issues, and coordinate solutions in real time

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in low-voltage / security system installation
• Proven leadership experience as a Lead Technician or Foreman
• Strong background in:
• Access control systems
• CCTV / surveillance systems
• Structured cabling and terminations
• Door hardware installation

Preferred System & Brand Experience

Experience with one or more of the following platforms is highly preferred:

• Access Control: Lenel, LenelS2, Software House (CCURE), Genetec, Avigilon, Brivo, AMAG, Honeywell, Openpath
• CCTV / VMS: Avigilon, Genetec, Milestone, Hanwha (Wisenet), Axis
• Intrusion Systems: Bosch, Honeywell, DSC, DMP

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of low-voltage wiring and system architecture
• Experience with panel wiring and device integration
• Ability to troubleshoot systems independently
• Proficient in reading prints and executing scopes with precision

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass background check (required for secured sites)
• OSHA 10 (preferred but not required)
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, and work in construction environments

Tools & PPE

• Must have own basic hand tools (termination tools, drills, testers, etc.)

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