Access Control Technician

Access Control Technician | Contract-to-Hire

Location: Omaha, NE Area
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Industry: Electronic Security / Access Control / Video Surveillance / Intrusion Detection

About the Opportunity

Our client, a growing leader in the electronic security industry, is seeking a highly skilled Access Control Technician to join their team in a contract-to-hire capacity.
This role is ideal for an experienced security professional who enjoys the technical side of security systems and can independently program, configure, commission, and support complex installations. The Access Control Technician serves as a key technical resource for project teams and helps ensure systems are properly configured and operational before project completion.
While technical expertise is important, our client places significant value on culture fit, self-motivation, problem-solving ability, and a customer-first mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• System Programming & Configuration
• Program and configure access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems
• Perform system setup, integration, testing, and commissioning
• Ensure systems are configured according to project specifications
• Bring new systems online independently and troubleshoot technical issues

Technical Support

• Act as a technical subject matter expert for installation and project teams
• Provide guidance and support related to system configuration and functionality
• Assist field technicians with troubleshooting and system optimization

Project Support

• Support multiple security projects simultaneously
• Collaborate with project managers and field teams to ensure successful project execution
• Verify system performance and operational readiness prior to client turnover

Professional Development

• Maintain active certifications and current knowledge of security industry technologies
• Stay informed on new products, software, and industry best practices

Required Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience within the electronic security industry
• Strong hands-on experience programming and configuring security systems
• Ability to independently commission and support security solutions
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong customer service and communication abilities
• Self-driven, resourceful, and capable of working with minimal supervision
• Active, current certifications related to security systems preferred
• Recent hands-on experience with security system programming and configuration

Technical Experience

Candidates should have experience in at least one of the following areas:

Access Control

• Software House
• Lenel
• Gallagher
• Genetec

Intrusion Detection

• Bosch
• DMP

Video Surveillance / CCTV

• Milestone
• Avigilon
• Genetec
• March Networks

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Vista, NE.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $34.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in La Vista,NE.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change.

That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

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