Fire Alarm & Security System Installation Technician Lubbock, TX

Direct Hire | Company Vehicle Provided | Career Growth Opportunity

Our client, a rapidly expanding security and life-safety systems provider, is seeking a skilled Alarm Installation Technician with experience in fire alarm systems, intrusion alarms, surveillance cameras, and access control. Candidates with a Fire Alarm License (FLA) or strong fire alarm installation background are highly preferred and may qualify for premium compensation.

This is a ground-floor opportunity to join a growing organization with new market expansion underway, offering long-term stability and advancement into leadership roles.

The Alarm Installation Technician will install, program, service, and troubleshoot commercial and residential fire alarm systems, security alarms, CCTV systems, and electronic access control systems. The ideal candidate can manage projects independently from installation through system activation while maintaining strict safety and code compliance. This role requires strong technical ability, professionalism with customers, and the initiative to work with minimal supervision.

• Install, configure, and service:
• Fire alarm systems (addressable and conventional)
• Intrusion/security alarm systems
• Video surveillance (CCTV) systems
• Access control systems
• Perform system testing, inspections, and troubleshooting
• Ensure installations comply with applicable codes, licensing requirements, and manufacturer specifications
• Program control panels and devices
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and system schematics
• Coordinate with customers and project stakeholders on-site
• Complete projects from start to finish with minimal supervision
• Maintain documentation of work performed
• Safely operate company vehicle and tools

• Active Texas Private Security License (required)
• Demonstrated experience installing alarm or low-voltage systems
• Ability to work independently and manage job sites
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Customer-focused communication and professionalism
• Clean background check and driving record (required)

• Fire Alarm License (FLA) - strongly preferred
• Proven experience with commercial fire alarm installations
• Knowledge of fire alarm codes and standards (NFPA 72 familiarity a plus)
• Experience with multi-site or complex installations
• Leadership potential for future advancement

An electrician license is not required.

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Up to $30/hour for licensed Fire Alarm Technicians
• Company-provided pickup truck
• Company phone and laptop
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Direct-hire, long-term employment
• Strong advancement potential as the company expands into new territories

Successful candidates will be:

• Self-motivated and dependable
• Detail-oriented with a strong safety mindset
• Comfortable working independently or with a small team
• Able to identify issues and proactively resolve them
• Committed to delivering high-quality installations and customer service

• Ground-floor opportunity with a growing company
• Expansion into new markets creates upward mobility
• Opportunity to lead projects and eventually manage territory operations
• Your work directly impacts company growth and reputation

Locally owned and operated in Lubbock since 1967, Snelling has been connecting exceptional people with exceptional career opportunities for nearly six decades. Our team brings more than 200 years of combined staffing experience in the West Texas market.

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