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Service Technician

NextGen Security

Salary undisclosed

Birmingham, ALContractOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

 

NextGen Security LLC 

 

Job Summary 

 

Company  

NextGen Security, LLC  

Location  

Birmingham, AL 

Industries  

Security and Surveillance  

Job Type  

Full Time Employee  

Years of Experience  

1-2 years of installation experience in security industry OR technical / electrical background 

Career Level  

Entry Level 

Exemption Status 

Non-exempt 

 

Technician – Southeast (Birmingham) 

 

What we’re looking for: 

We are seeking an entry level electronic security installation technician to join our fast growing and dynamic team.  

 

What you’ll be doing: 

This position will have multiple roles ranging from: project oversight in the field, system programming, project activation and commissioning, installation of field devices and most importantly, servicing of high-end integrated security devices (access control, video management, and gunshot detection). Some overnight travel may be required. 

 

What you bring to the table: 

  • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience with installing and maintaining OR technical / electrical background:  
    • Enterprise-level access control systems 
    • Enterprise-level video management systems 
    • Gunshot detection PODs on utility and lighting poles 
  • Networking and IT knowledge. 
  • Superior problem solving and communication skills. 
  • Work independently with minimal supervision and complete tasks in a timely manner while abiding by safety regulations. 
  • Ability to safely operate a company vehicle (including bucket trucks), complying with all traffic laws. 
  • Ability to climb ladders and lift 25 pounds 
  • Familiarization with local electronic security codes and industry standards. 
  • Understanding and ability to work safely in a chemical plant environment. 
  • Experience with Microsoft Products. 

 

Preferred: 

  • Associate’s degree in electrical or IT field or relevant work experience 
  • Experience in computer operating systems, network design and implementation. 

 

What we bring to the table: 

  • Compensation based upon background and experience. 
  • Company vehicle. 
  • Full benefits package. 
  • Vacation. 
  • Cellphone Allowance. 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and drug- free workplace.  Pre-employment drug screens and background checks will be conducted, as well as regular DOT screening. Employees are subject to appropriate routine drug screens, based on job classification.  

Application Process  

Please submit your resume, references and your requested salary range when applying for this position below.  

 
More About Us  
NextGen Security is an electronic security systems integrator that offers commercial and industrial companies best in class industry knowledge, engineering design, implementation, management and on-going maintenance services. Our company accomplishes this by hiring only the most experienced and best-qualified talent the security industry has to offer. Management team and staff members have 10-25 years of commercial and industrial security industry expertise with single site, multi-facility, plant-wide, campus-wide, regional, national and international security projects.  If that wasn’t convincing enough, check out what our employees say about working at NextGen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLQVPTlAlJM  

Notice To Employment / Recruitment Agents   
Employment / Recruitment agents may only submit candidates for vacancies only if they have written authorization to do so from NextGen Security’s HR department. Any agency candidate submission may only be submitted to positions opened to the agency through openings available via NextGen Security’s website. NextGen Security will only pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented where there is a contract communication in place between the Employment / Recruitment agents and NextGen Security, and only if the candidate is submitted via approval from NextGen Security’s HR department. Candidates submitted or presented by Employment / Recruitment Agents without a full approval from NextGen Security’s HR department shall not be deemed to form part of any Engagement for which the Agency may claim remuneration. 

 

 

 

About this role

NextGen Security is hiring an entry-level electronic security installation technician to service and maintain high-end integrated systems for commercial and industrial clients across the Southeast. You'd work in the field on access control, video management, and gunshot detection systems—handling everything from installation and programming to system activation and troubleshooting. The role involves independent work with minimal supervision, occasional overnight travel, and the ability to safely operate company vehicles including bucket trucks and climb to install or service devices on poles and structures.

You'll need 1–2 years of hands-on installation and maintenance experience in security systems, or a solid technical or electrical background. Networking and IT knowledge are essential, along with familiarity with enterprise-level systems and local security codes. The job requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to lift 25 pounds, and comfort working in industrial environments like chemical plants. An associate's degree in electrical or IT is preferred but not required if you have relevant field experience.

NextGen offers a company vehicle, full benefits, vacation, and a cellphone allowance, with compensation based on your background and experience. The position is in-office in Birmingham, Alabama, and subject to pre-employment drug screening, background checks, and regular DOT screening.

Typical pay for this role

$60,000

Typical range: $40,000 to $60,000

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