Security Service Technician
Charlotte, North Carolina
Security Service Technician
Charlotte, North Carolina Position Type: Full Time Req ID: 2026-1550141 Date posted: 03/10/2026Company Overview:
Join Allied Universal® Technology Services, a global leader in transforming the security industry. We integrate advanced technology - video surveillance, electronic access control, alarm monitoring and augmented solutions with physical security to help people feel safe. Whether you're an installation technician, service technician, engineer, or project manager, you'll discover rewarding opportunities to grow your career as part of a valued team.
Apply today and be phenomenal-build a meaningful career while protecting what matters most through innovative security technology.
Allied Universal Technology Services® is hiring a Service Technician to drive our mission of being the world's most trusted service provider. The technician will perform service, maintenance, repair, and diagnostics on access control systems and IP-based video equipment, including electrified/non-electrified locks, card readers, IP/analog cameras, intercoms, video recorders, and wired/wireless systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Travel to commercial client sites to service, identify, repair, troubleshoot, and detect access control equipment and IP-based video security systems. Including but not limited to:
- Electrified/non-electrified locks, card readers, ancillary door devices
- IP/analog cameras, head-end video recording devices
- Wired/wireless systems and intercom systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve installation issues efficiently and effectively to ensure company compliance, standards and building codes, as well as company safety policies and procedures
- Execute, document and track service-related issues through ServiceNow in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations
- Interpret electrical schematics, CAD drawings and related documents for use in low-voltage applications
- Provide phone and on-line remote diagnostic support with a high level of customer service to both internal and external clients
- Collaborate and perform tasks with other internal teams and clients as required
QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of two (2) years of field experience in the electronic security industry
- Ability to work with a variety of hand and power tools
- Possession of state specific licensing or ability to obtain and hold license once hired
- Strong computer skills with the ability to quickly navigate and oversee the use of multiple systems and applications
- Excellent interpersonal and communication (both oral and written) skills to document and report important information with all levels of the organization Ensure the completion of tasks and projects, both independently and as part of a team, to meet deadlines and contribute to the overall success of the organization
- Available for scheduled “on-call" duties to respond to emergency service tickets/requests
- Strong troubleshooting skills, mechanical and electronics aptitude
- Capable of lifting with assistance up to 50lbs and work on various ladder heights
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):
- Highly skilled in the electronic security industry
- Experience with any of the following: Software House, CCURE, Lenel, AMAG, S2, Brivo, Milestone, Exacqvision, Axis, Bosch, Commend, DMP, Open Options, Notifier, Fluidmesh or ONSSI
BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
- Vacation time is offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.
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.Career Path
Allied Universal offers many career paths to support your immediate and future success.
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As soon as I took an Installation Technician job with Allied Universal, I received training to help me succeed. I also really enjoy working with the Project Managers here.
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