Access Control and Security Project Specialist (SLS)

Job Summary: As a Security & Access Control Systems Specialist with Bosch Building Technologies, you will be responsible for the hands-on technical execution and completion of commercial electronic security projects throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. You'll serve as a key technical resource in the field, taking installed systems through device and panel trim-out, point-to-point checkout, startup, troubleshooting, testing, and final project turnover. You'll work closely with installation teams, subcontractors, project managers, and customers to identify issues and ensure access control and security systems operate as designed. This is a hands-on field role for someone who understands the “smarts and parts” of electronic CCTV, access control, and security systems and can troubleshoot problems from the field device back to the head-end. Extensive programming experience is not required.

Responsibilities:

• Perform trim-out, startup, checkout, testing, and commissioning of commercial access control, CCTV, and electronic security systems.
• Install, terminate, connect, test, and troubleshoot security system field devices, control panels, power supplies, readers, request-to-exit devices, door contacts, locking hardware, and related equipment.
• Perform point-to-point checkout to verify field devices, panels, wiring, network connections, and system operation.
• Diagnose and resolve installation and system issues during project startup and turnover.
• Read and interpret project drawings, wiring diagrams, riser diagrams, specifications, and sequences of operation.
• Support field technicians and subcontractors by identifying installation deficiencies and providing technical direction needed to complete projects.
• Coordinate with project management, design, engineering, and programming resources when issues require additional support.
• Verify completed security systems operate according to project requirements before customer turnover.
• Assist with system demonstrations, customer training, punch-list completion, and final acceptance.
• Maintain accurate startup, checkout, testing, and project documentation.
• Assist with as-built documentation and Operations & Maintenance information.
• Support the transition of completed projects from Operations to Service.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support on existing customer systems when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with commercial electronic security, access control, or integrated security systems.
• 3+ years of experience installing, trimming out, testing, starting up, or troubleshooting access control/security systems.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting field devices, control panels, power supplies, wiring, locking hardware, and communications issues.
• Ability to read and interpret security drawings, wiring diagrams, risers, and project documentation.
• Working knowledge of low-voltage electrical and electronic security systems.
• Current applicable Texas TOPS licensing required for assigned security/access control work.
• Ability to travel to customer jobsites throughout the DFW area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years’ progressive experience working in the Security and Life Safety Industry or related industries working with systems integrations.
• Experience with platforms such as Genetec, LenelS2, Software House/C-CURE, Avigilon, or Bosch.
• Experience with enterprise or large commercial access control projects.
• Experience with video surveillance and intrusion systems.
• Basic IP networking knowledge.
• Experience performing system checkout, commissioning, customer demonstrations, or project turnover.
• Experience acting as the technical lead or go-to technician on commercial security projects.

Physical Demands:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, (ie see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment
• Sitting, standing, walking in office environments and construction sites
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet)

Working Conditions:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate
• Will be required to be on site with customers or contractors, with or without Bosch Building Technologies colleagues to manage the expectations and deliverables. Sites range from general office environments to new construction.
• Driving to customer sites is required.
• Limited overnight travel may be required

Additional Information:

• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
• Travel Requirements: Travel to commercial job sites required.
• Benefits:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K w/ company match
• Life/AD&D/LTD
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

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