Security Technician - DoD SkillBridge Intern

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Skill Bridge Technical San Antonio, TX, US

30+ days ago Requisition

MCA is looking for a DoD Skill Bridge 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.

You will work alongside experienced MCA technicians to learn how to install, test, troubleshoot, and support security devices and systems.

• 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.

• Active-duty service member eligible for DoD Skill Bridge.
• 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.

• 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.

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…