Apprentice Service Technician

Securitas Technology

. Perform preventative maintenance on intrusion, video, access control, fire, and integrated systems .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeBurr Ridge • Illinois • United StatesEntry Level💰 $18 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates practical skills in low-voltage electronic security systems, including preventative maintenance and inspection of intrusion, video, access control, and fire systems. Maintains effective communication with customers and team members while organizing and managing tools and parts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Low-Voltage Electronic Security SystemsPreventative MaintenanceCustomer RelationsInspection and TestingOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Preventative MaintenanceInspection and TestingLow-Voltage SystemsDVR MaintenanceAccess Control SystemsBattery ReplacementAlarm Signal VerificationDocumentation SkillsEquipment CleaningTechnical Reporting

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCustomer InteractionTeam CollaborationProblem EscalationPositive Customer Relations

Tools & Technologies

DVRsVideo DevicesAccess Control DevicesAlarm SystemsVaultsSafesATMsControl PanelsTruck Stock ManagementInspection Checklists

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Department of Labor Approved Apprenticeship

Industry Keywords

Electronic Security SystemsPreventative Maintenance StandardsInspection ProceduresCommunication StandardsCustomer Service Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform preventative maintenance on intrusion, video, access control, fire, and integrated systems
Test, inspect, and clean equipment including DVRs and video devices
Inspect, test, and replace wireless and control panel batteries
Ensure access control devices work properly
Test and inspect intrusion points, communication and backup signals
Test, inspect, and clean vaults, safes, ATMs, DVRs, and video devices
Clean and focus video cameras
Document inspections and complete checklists for each preventative maintenance call
Ensure all points have been tested and restored
Verify all alarm signals have been received
Contact customers to schedule calls and provide estimated arrival times
Escalate problems and communicate serious issues to appropriate team members
Accurately report preventative maintenance service ticket data
Foster positive customer relations
Maintain communication with mentors and team members
Organize and manage truck stock parts and tools
Attend in-person and virtual training
Complete weekly status reports, evaluations, and testing
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

One-year apprenticeship program
Approved by the U.S. Department of Labor
Practical skills or willingness to develop skills in low-voltage electronic security systems
Attend training courses in-person and virtually
Complete weekly status reports, evaluations, and testing
Develop working knowledge of all operating standards, practices, and procedures
Organize and manage truck stock parts and tools
Maintain effective communication with mentors and team-members
Professional interaction with customers
Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pay adjustments with each milestone
$2,000 graduation bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
401K with 60% Match up to 6% of salary
Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
Educational Assistance
Exceptional growth opportunities
Wide variety of employee discounts on travel, equipment, and more