Security Electronics Field Superintendent – Traveling Corrections Technology Group (CTG) Full-time, non-exempt | Base pay: $50–$65/hour, depending on experience
LOCATION & TRAVEL
Regional position serving Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and surrounding states. Approximately 100% travel to project sites, primarily throughout the Pacific Northwest, with occasional assignments elsewhere in the western U.S. Extensive overnight travel is required; extended assignments may involve multiple consecutive weeks away from home.
ABOUT THE ROLE
CTG integrates security electronics for correctional and detention facilities. We seek an experienced, hands-on Field Superintendent to lead multiple projects from mobilization through commissioning and closeout. You will supervise crews, coordinate field operations, maintain schedules and quality, and actively assist with installation, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise and coordinate crews on new construction and retrofit projects in operating correctional facilities.
- Plan staffing, daily assignments, schedules, materials, consumables, and equipment across active projects; identify long-lead material needs.
- Lead installation, wiring, terminations, testing, and commissioning of control panels, PLC/HMI door controls, CCTV, intercom, access control, networking, fiber optics, and structured cabling.
- Review drawings, specifications, risers, schematics, RFIs, and submittals; coordinate conduit, backboxes, grounding, power, and supporting infrastructure with electricians and other trades.
- Plan phased work and system cutovers to minimize downtime and maintain facility security and system continuity.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting and quality inspections of wiring, labeling, terminations, and system operation.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, programmers, contractors, IT staff, and facility representatives; communicate project status and risks affecting schedule, quality, or budget.
- Verify crew time entries, travel time, daily reports, and job-cost coding. Maintain redlines, logs, and as-built documentation; complete punch lists and support closeout.
- Mentor foremen, technicians, and apprentices; promote safety, accountability, productivity, teamwork, and professional customer service.
- Enforce OSHA standards, facility security protocols, and CTG policies.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 7 years of journeyman-level experience installing low-voltage, security electronics, or control systems, plus 3+ years as a supervisor, foreman, or lead technician.
- Current Washington EL06 Limited Energy electrical certification, maintained active and in good standing throughout employment.
- Ability to manage multiple crews and coordinate with other trades on new construction and live-facility retrofits.
- Strong installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, drawing interpretation, communication, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of detention locks, door controls, PLC/HMI systems, CCTV, intercom, access control, fiber optics, structured cabling, and networking.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements above.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation and pre-employment drug screening; compliance with CTG's ongoing drug-free workplace policies.
- Ability to obtain and maintain access credentials for federal, state, county, and local correctional facilities.
- Valid REAL ID-compliant driver's license or valid U.S. Passport for commercial air travel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Current Oregon Limited Energy Technician Class A (LEA) license.
- OSHA 30 certification and correctional facility or secure infrastructure experience.
- Experience with Harding, Milestone, Hanwha, Axis, Modicon/Omron PLCs, HMI systems, and integrated network-based security electronics.
- Understanding of Division 28 systems.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds; climb ladders and work from lifts; stand, kneel, crawl, and work in confined spaces; and work indoors/outdoors in varying weather and secure correctional environments.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- $50–$65/hour base pay, depending on experience. Applicable prevailing wage, Davis-Bacon, or other governing wage requirements apply to qualifying project assignments.
- Company-paid lodging, daily per diem, mileage reimbursement or rental vehicle as applicable, and approved business travel expenses under CTG travel policies.
- Employer-paid employee medical, dental, and vision premiums (100%).
- SIMPLE IRA with potential 3% employer match, subject to eligibility and company performance.
- Company laptop.
Join CTG to lead field teams delivering mission-critical security systems.