Lead Security Technician

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.)