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Field Security Technician - Commercial Electronic / Integrated Security Systems (Job number: 1414)

Johnson Controls Federal Systems
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2026

We are seeking an Electronic Security System Technician / Installer to join our federal team supporting the Washington D.C. Metro area. This role will help support multiple of our project sites around the local area. A company vehicle is provided.

 

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Pay range: $36.00 - $42.00 per hour. Negotiable based on experience. 

Company vehicle: Yes

Shift: Day shift, Monday-Friday. 
Benefits:
Eligible for benefits on first day of employment


As a Security System Installer, you will:

 

  • Conduct installation work for a variety of low voltage Electronic Security Systems (ESS) to include, but not limited to, access controls, intrusion detection, and camera systems. Specific systems include, but not limited to: SoftwareHouse C-cure 9000, Lenel, Bosch, MDI, Genetec, Vindicator and American Dynamics.
  • Installs security devices and infrastructure in accordance with installation plan according to the national electric code, company and customer guidelines
  • Completes security system programming and setup.
  • Conducts testing to ensure proper operation of equipment after installation or repairs
  • Conducts testing of system to the signal-receiving center to properly establish service.
  • Coordinates installations with police/fire departments and handles necessary records for notification of emergency calls.
  • May help prepare estimates in accordance with prescribed instructions or directions from supervisor
  • Conducts End-User training.
  • Works safely and responsibly to avoid injuries, damage to property, loss of unused materials and cleans up installation debris.
  • Performs other duties as required

Required Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Experience installing, inspecting, troubleshooting and/or repairing commercial and/or industrial electronic security systems (intrusion detection, access control, CCTV and digital recording systems).
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, while establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
  • Capable of using hand and power tools to properly mount and secure equipment
  • Works well unsupervised and also as part of a team environment
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance required. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proficiency working with Softwarehouse C-cure 9000 or Lenel software
  • Proficiency working with commercial and/or industrial camera systems. Experience working with Bosch, MDI, and/or American Dynamics preferred.
  • Active Department of Defense clearance (or one that was active within the last 2 years) preferred

 

Preferred Education:

  • Active Softwarehouse C-Cure 9000 or Lenel certifications


Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

 

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.  

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

  • Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
  • Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
  • Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
  • CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
  • Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
  • Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
  • Newsweek  America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
  • Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
  • Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
  • Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
  • Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
  • Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com

 

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

 

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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