Lead Security Technician at Prime Partners

What You’ll Do as a Lead Security Technician

As a Lead Security Technician at Prime Partners, your role will be pivotal in shaping the security infrastructure for our multi-year projects in the Seattle area, including neighboring cities like Bellevue, Redmond, and Kirkland. You’ll be the cornerstone of our security installation team, ensuring that every project meets the highest standards of quality and reliability. Your expertise will guide the installation and maintenance of cutting-edge security systems, from access control and intrusion detection to advanced CCTV/IP surveillance setups. Working closely with project managers and other trades, you’ll ensure that our security solutions are seamlessly integrated into the construction process.

Your Daily Tasks as a Lead Security Technician

Lead the Installation and Commissioning: You will oversee the installation of security systems, ensuring that each component is correctly installed and configured. This includes working with access control, intrusion detection, CCTV/IP surveillance, and intercom systems.

Crew Management and Task Assignment: Daily management of your team is essential. You’ll assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to the project schedule and scope of work.

Programming and System Integration: You’ll program head-end security equipment, NVRs, card readers, and integrate door hardware. Your role includes conducting final system walk-throughs and preparing turnover documentation for clients.

Coordination with IT and Contractors: Collaborate with IT departments and general contractors to align network integration and structured cabling needs.

Compliance and Safety Oversight: Ensure all work complies with electrical codes, site safety requirements, and client specifications.

End-user Training and Support: Provide training to end-users and offer ongoing technical support post-installation to ensure long-term system effectiveness.

Documentation and Reporting: Produce and maintain accurate redlines, as-builts, and commissioning reports.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Handle system troubleshooting and maintenance to prevent or resolve issues promptly.

What You Need to Be a Lead Security Technician

To excel in this role, you need advanced knowledge of commercial security systems, particularly with Lenel, Avigilon, Genetec, Bosch, and Honeywell. Your ability to terminate and test all types of low-voltage security wiring is crucial, as is your familiarity with door hardware, relays, PoE configurations, and system networking.

Leadership Experience: You should have experience managing crews, with the ability to interact effectively with customers, inspectors, and engineers.

Required Skills: Proficiency in producing redlines, as-builts, and commissioning reports is essential. A minimum of 5+ years in the field as a Lead Security Technician is required, along with OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Hands-on Abilities: Practical experience and a strong focus on hands-on tasks are vital for success.

Compensation

At Prime Partners, we offer a competitive salary range of $35.69-$43.43 per hour, depending on experience. We are committed to your career growth, offering opportunities for advancement, ongoing training, and certifications to keep your skills sharp and relevant.

Key Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. We invest in our team by providing training opportunities to keep you at the forefront of industry standards and technological advancements.