Apprentice Service Technician

Securitas Technology

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

Posted 10/7/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesEntry Level💰 $22 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates practical skills and working knowledge in low-voltage electronic security systems, including preventative maintenance, testing, and inspection of various security devices. Maintains effective communication with customers and team members while organizing and managing tools and parts efficiently.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Low-Voltage Electronic Security SystemsPreventative MaintenanceTesting and InspectionCustomer InteractionOrganizing and Managing Tools

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Hard Skills

Preventative MaintenanceTesting and InspectionCleaning EquipmentReplacing BatteriesDocumenting InspectionsRestoring Security SystemsInspecting Intrusion PointsMaintaining Alarm SignalsManaging Truck StockCompleting Status Reports

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProfessional InteractionTeam CollaborationProblem EscalationCustomer Relations

Tools & Technologies

DVRsVideo DevicesAccess Control DevicesWireless Control PanelsAlarm SystemsVideo CamerasSecurity System Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Completion of One-Year Apprenticeship Program

Industry Keywords

Intrusion SystemsVideo SurveillanceAccess ControlFire SystemsIntegrated Systems

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 are functioning properly
Test and inspect intrusion points, communication and backup signals, vaults, safes, and ATMs
Clean and focus video cameras
Document inspections and complete checklists for each preventative maintenance call
Ensure all points have been tested and restored
Verify that all alarm signals have been received
Contact customers to schedule calls and provide estimated time of arrival
Escalate problems and communicate serious problems to appropriate team members
Accurately report preventative maintenance service ticket data
Maintain positive customer relations through professional interactions
Maintain communication with mentors and team members
Develop working knowledge of operating standards, practices, and procedures
Organize and manage truck stock parts and tools
Attend in-person and virtual training courses
Complete weekly status reports, evaluations, and testing
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of a one-year apprenticeship program
Practical skills and working knowledge in low-voltage electronic security systems
Attend training courses in-person and virtually
Complete weekly status reports, evaluations, and testing
Ability to test, inspect, clean, replace, document, and restore security system equipment and components
Ability to interact professionally with customers
Effective communication with mentors and team members
Ability to organize and manage truck stock parts and tools

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