Video Surveillance System Field Technician
Core
Field operations for installing, maintaining, and repairing video surveillance, access control, and networking infrastructure for the City of Philadelphia's police and public safety agencies.
Role type
Field Technician (Video Surveillance & Low Voltage Systems)
Builds
Physical installation and maintenance of CCTV, IP/analog security systems, fiber cabling, and wireless infrastructure on street furniture and rooftops.
Domain
Public Safety / Municipal Infrastructure / Low Voltage Electrical Systems
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Fiber optic splicing, reading wiring diagrams and blueprints, low voltage electrical device installation, network troubleshooting (VLANs, PoE), on-site equipment testing, inventory management, vendor coordination, physical labor (lifting 95 lbs, climbing ladders to 12 ft), valid driver's license.
Preferred skills
Programming Genetec, Exacq, Pro-Watch, Keyscan, DMP, Bosch, Fire-Lite, Sony systems, understanding of controlled access systems.
Technologies
Genetec, Exacq, Pro-Watch, Keyscan, DMP, Bosch, Fire-Lite, Sony, IP cameras, analog CCTV, fiber optics, PoE switches, VLANs.
Responsibilities
Install and program IP and analog CCTV cameras and access control panels; survey and prepare sites for testing; run and install wire per manufacturer specifications; perform on-site troubleshooting and repairs; manage installation job sites; complete inspection reports and necessary paperwork; respond to emergency requests and after-hours trouble calls.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
