Access Control and CCTV Technician

Lead Access Control and CCTV Technician
- Northern VA

Join Next Level Technician as an Access Control and CCTV Technician in the Northern Virginia area! Earn $30-$35/hr., enjoy weekly pay, benefits, and steady work with a national leader in low voltage staffing.

• Lead the installation, programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning of commercial electronic security systems, including Access Control and CCTV Install, terminate, configure, and troubleshoot access control panels, field devices, door hardware (mag locks, electric strikes, request-to-exit devices, etc.), and IP-based CCTV systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and project documentation to complete installations accurately and efficiently
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and programming issues on access control and video surveillance systems
• Serve as a lead technician on active job sites by providing technical guidance, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring projects stay on schedule
• Work independently across multiple commercial projects while coordinating with project managers and other field technicians
• Travel to various project sites throughout Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland as assigned
• Participate in the daily 4:00 PM dispatch call to review project progress and receive assignments for the following day
• Maintain a safe, clean, and professional work environment while following all customer and job site safety requirements

• 5+ years of commercial electronic security installation experience with a strong focus on Access Control and CCTV
• Previous experience serving as a Lead Technician or the ability to independently manage commercial installations with minimal supervision
• Strong knowledge of access control panels, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and system diagnostics, including IP-based access control and CCTV platforms.
• Experience installing and servicing electronic security hardware, including mag locks, electric strikes, request-to-exit devices, and other door hardware.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams, and security system layouts.
• Must provide your own reliable vehicle, tools, PPE, and transportation to and from job sites, with the ability to travel throughout Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland as project needs require.
• Manufacturer certifications, OSHA 10/30, lift certifications, or other low voltage/security certifications are a plus.

• Weekly Pay:
  Get paid every week, no waiting
• Competitive Wages: $30-$35/hr. based on your experience and skillset
• PTO, medical benefits, sign-on & referral bonuses
• Career Growth:
  Advance through BICSI-certified training and real project experience
• Dedicated Recruiter Support:
  Deep knowledge of the Northern Virginia low voltage industry
• National Footprint:
  Be part of a team respected across Northern VA and the U.S.

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