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Security Alarm Technician - Lead Tech

National Security Systems
Tustin, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/23/2026

About the Opportunity:

Ready to build your career with a fast-growing company? National Security Systems is seeking lead technicians familiar with security alarm, fire alarm, access control and CCTV to join our team. This position has an imitate growth opportunities. If you are looking for a company you can grow with, come join us today. In this role you will need to be familiar with the equipment, installation, and commissioning of security alarms, fire alarms, access control systems and camera installations. You must have the ability to work independently and lead other installers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Installation and servicing of security alarm, fire alarm, access control, security cameras and other low voltage systems in medium and large commercial buildings.
  • Foreman will layout and provide direction to National Security Systems’ installers on site as well as coordinate and communicate with the project manager to efficiently complete the project on time and on budget.
  • Responsible for the execution of the installation project plan provided including equipment delivery, trouble shooting, commissioning as well as interface with other trades to successfully complete projects while exceeding customer's expectations.
  • Resolve field problems through research of multiple alternatives.
  • Communicate and effectively interact with other contractors and building owners.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics, and operational product manuals.
  • Identify out of scope requests by the contractor or customer and notify management of pending changes.
  • Identify and assist with suggested solutions for an efficient installation to complete scope.
  • Assist customers on site with all questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
  • Effectively communicate project status to management.
  • Complete all appropriate company paperwork as required.
  • Team player and leadership. Having potential to supervise and manage service installation department.
  • Penchant for neatness.

Qualifications:

  • A must is a minimum of 5 years successive experience as a technician installing and servicing of alarm systems.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Applicants must meet requirements in relation to background and driving record.
  • Must be proficient in the use and application of industry related equipment.
  • Must have excellent communications skills, using tact and diplomacy when dealing with customers.
  • Regular, reliable, predictable attendance.

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing a ladder, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 60 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
  • Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools as required and lifting to 75lbs.

About us:

National Security Systems is one of California’s fastest growing alarm installation and service companies, with over thirty-seven years of protecting lives and property. The people who join us in this window will have more visibility, and more opportunity to shape how we grow than anyone else who joins later. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to build a career, come join us.

Company Description

Since 1989 National Security Systems has provided worldwide installation and service of security alarms, fire alarms, access control systems, and security cameras. With over thirty-Seven years of protecting lives and property, installations installed worldwide and uncompromising commitment to customer service we are California’s fastest growing alarm installation and service company. Ready to build your career with a fast-growing company? National Security Systems is the place come join our team now.

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