Security Technician - DoD SkillBridge Intern

Position Summary

MCA is looking for a DoD SkillBridge Intern – Security Technician to learn the installation and troubleshooting of commercial security systems. This internship is designed for transitioning service members who are interested in hands-on technical work, low voltage installation, field service, and customer support.

What You’ll Learn And Do

• Assist with security system installations and service work.
• Learn access control, CCTV, intrusion/burglar alarm, and related systems.
• Help install devices like card readers, cameras, door strikes, magnetic locks, panels, power supplies, and cabling.
• Pull, route, terminate, and test low voltage cable.
• Learn basic troubleshooting for devices, cabling, power, and connectivity.
• Read basic wiring diagrams, scopes of work, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Follow MCA standards, customer requirements, and safety expectations.
• Communicate issues, delays, or material needs to the project lead.
• Help maintain tools, materials, equipment, and inventory.
• Enter time and document work accurately.
• Work professionally at customer sites.

What We’re Looking For

• Active-duty service member eligible for DoD SkillBridge.
• Command approval to participate.
• Interest in security systems, electronics, low voltage, communications, IT, networking, or field service.
• Hands-on mindset and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Team-first attitude.

Prior experience with communications, electronics, maintenance, construction, troubleshooting, IT, or security systems is helpful but not required.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world field experience.
• Hands-on training with experienced technicians.
• Exposure to commercial security systems.
• Understanding of MCA tools, processes, and customer expectations.
• A potential path into a full-time Security Technician role after military separation.

Work Environment

This role may include working at customer sites, MCA offices, shops, warehouses, and field locations. The intern may need to stand, walk, bend, climb, lift materials, use tools, and travel locally to customer sites.

Travel Requirements

Travel as necessary to support company and customer needs.

Direct Reports

No direct reports.

Who We Are

Mobile Communications America, Inc. (MCA) provides wireless communication, data, and security solutions that enhance workplace safety, security, and efficiency nationwide. Customers trust us to provide a portfolio of turn-key systems, products, and services — including two-way radio communications, vehicle uplift, security video and access control systems, BDA/DAS, remote monitoring, GPS tracking, SCADA, dispatch, mass notification, and point-to-point wireless networks. Our more than 60,000 customers span industries such as public safety, commercial, manufacturing, education, healthcare, utilities, and government. In addition to being the largest Motorola partner in the U.S., MCA has strategic partnerships with over 1,000 major manufacturers to offer an extensive portfolio of products and technologies.

What We Believe

We are better together through the MCA Way: living our core values of Service First, Growth, Teamwork, and Safety. We take our work and customers seriously and believe our best work can be fun. A component of our business that embodies the MCA advantage is our “Service First DNA” culture. Service isn’t just a motto for MCA; it’s an integral part of who we are and goes beyond our customers to our employees, partners, shareholders, and communities.