About this role
Direct Hire | $31-$33/hour | Company Vehicle + Gas Card | Extensive Regional TravelWe are hiring an experienced Low Voltage Security Technician for a hands-on field service position supporting commercial and retail locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. This is not an IT help desk, network administration, or primarily office-based position. You will physically install, troubleshoot, service and repair low-voltage systems at customer sites while traveling extensively throughout your assigned territory.
What You'll Do
- Install, service and troubleshoot low-voltage security and loss-prevention systems
- Install and service cameras, electrical devices and wireless equipment
- Pull, route and terminate low-voltage cabling, including CAT5
- Run cable through walls and ceilings
- Perform conduit and other hands-on installation work
- Diagnose system failures and complete field repairs independently
- Perform preventive maintenance at customer locations
- Use drills, grinders, cutting tools, ladders and scissor lifts
- Support larger installations as part of a field team
- Communicate directly with store managers and customer contacts
- Document completed service and installation work
Required Experience
We are looking for someone with hands-on experience in one or more of the following:
- CCTV / security camera installation
- Low-voltage systems
- Electronic security systems
- Access control
- Alarm systems
- Structured cabling / CAT5
- Commercial field service
- Retail technology installation
You should also have
- Hands-on experience using power tools
- Experience pulling or installing cable
- Strong troubleshooting ability
- Comfort working independently at customer sites
- Professional customer communication skills
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Concrete-cutting experience is helpful but not required for an otherwise strong low-voltage/security technician.
Travel Requirements
This is a true road-warrior field position.
- Extensive travel throughout the work week
- Regular overnight hotel stays
- Primarily driving between customer locations
- Variable schedules based on customer and installation needs
- Some evening, overnight and occasional weekend work
- Approximately 40 hours per week, with overtime possible during larger installations
Candidates should be comfortable making regional travel a regular part of their job, not an occasional requirement.
Compensation & Travel Support
- $31-$33/hour
- Company vehicle
- Gas card
- Company credit card
- Company-provided tools
- Company-paid lodging
- Up to $50/day meal allowance
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- PTO and paid company holidays
Career Growth
This organization offers a defined technical career path with opportunities to advance from Field Service Technician into higher-level technical and engineering-focused roles. This opportunity is especially relevant for technicians coming from electronic security, CCTV, access control, alarm, structured cabling, commercial low voltage or traveling field-service environments who want a long-term technical career and are comfortable being on the road.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Foothill Ranch, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $64000.00 - $69000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; Life/ADD/STD insurance; FSA/HSA options.
401(k) Plan with Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
Observance of 11 paid company holidays
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Foothill Ranch,CA.About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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