Low Voltage Lead Technician (Access Control, CCTV & Alarm Systems)

About the role

Lead Technician – Security & Low Voltage Systems at Childress Solutions/Veterans Choice is hiring an experienced Lead Technician for commercial and industrial projects throughout Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia. This is a hands-on field leadership role. The Lead Technician will lead crews while assisting with installation, programming, troubleshooting, and service of access control, CCTV/IP video, intrusion alarms, fiber, low-voltage cabling, and related security systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train field technicians
• Install and service access control, CCTV, intrusion, fiber, and low-voltage systems
• Pull, terminate, test, and label cabling
• Install cameras, card readers, door hardware, panels, NVRs, and alarm devices
• Program, test, and troubleshoot systems
• Read blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Coordinate jobsite tasks and maintain quality, safety, and documentation
• Communicate with project managers, contractors, and clients

Required Experience

• Relevant security/low-voltage experience is required
• Experience with access control, CCTV/IP video, and intrusion systems
• Ability to program and troubleshoot systems, not just install hardware
• Strong understanding of low-voltage wiring and structured cabling
• Valid driver’s license required
• Experience: Lead Technician: 1 year (Required)
• CCTV: 4 years (Required)
• Access Control: 4 years (Required)
• Fiber installation/termination/testing: 3 years (Required)
• IDS / intrusion detection systems: 3 years (Required)
• A/V systems: 3 years (Required)

Preferred Experience

• Experience leading crews preferred
• Fiber installation and testing
• Networking fundamentals
• Commercial construction environments
• Platforms such as Lenel, Genetec, Avigilon, Brivo, OpenPath, Verkada, Honeywell, Bosch, or DSCA/V systems experience is a plus
• Leading teams / crews: 2 years (Preferred)
• DCJS License (Preferred)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Fuel card
• Company vehicles used for jobsite travel

Location

Field-based role serving Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia. Team members typically report to the Fredericksburg or Sterling, VA office before traveling to job sites.