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Security Systems Technician Senior

Salt River Project
Tempe, AZ
Requisition ID: 19284

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

Benefits

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

  • Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
  • Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
  • Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
  • Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
  • Short and long-term disability plans
  • Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
  • 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

Performs duties involving the installation, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of complex electronic security systems to include intrusion/perimeter detection, access control, CCTV, Intercom and other associated security systems and components. Successful fulfillment of duties may require being able to work independently, and occasionally working after hours in an emergency system support capacity.

What You'll Do

  • Install, test, troubleshoot and maintain SRP’s electronic security systems and components to include, card readers, cameras, intercoms, video encoders/decoders, control panels and other various security and CCTV head end equipment.
  • Works independently and efficiently on tasks assigned by Security Services Management.
  • Perform advanced security system software configuration in support of installation and maintenance work.
  • Participate and assist in a technical capacity, with customer and Security Services initiated project site walks.
  • Assist with security systems design and product specification/selection.
  • Coordinate security systems project and maintenance work with Facilities Services, IT and other various SRP departments/customers.
  • Serve as a security systems technical resource to Security Service Management and other SRP departments/customers.
  • Seek out and identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of SRP’s physical security systems through the use of new technology, new policies/procedures, industry best practices, etc.
  • Assists with physical security assessments of SRP facilities to evaluate security system coverage and effectiveness, and assist in preparing assessment reports and documentation.
  • Prepare documentation in a variety of written and electronic formats (e.g. daily paperwork/log, time and materials, key and material records, control panel loading schedules, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support in compliance with regulations and/or conveying information.
  • Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.

What It Takes To Succeed

  • Basic understanding of local and wide area networks (LANs & WANs) is required
  • Communicates effectively in both oral and written communications.
  • Communicates with supervisor, peers, subordinates and others; working as part of a team contributing to company goals.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering/drawings/blueprints for accuracy and corrections.
  • Ability to interface with engineers/architects/vendors during design, bidding, and installation of security systems.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with an ability to establish priorities and proceed with objectives with little supervision.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Visio).

Experience

  • 3 to 5 years experience as an electronics technician, preferably in the security products industry.
  • Project manager, trade show manager or marketing planner.
  • A minimum of five years of work related skill, knowledge, or experience in a security system installation and maintenance capacity is preferred.
  • Experience working alone in a Service Technician position supporting wide range of security systems equipment, components and software is preferred.
  • Manufacturer certifications in enterprise level access control and CCTV systems, with a preference for Software House and NICE certifications are greatly preferred.
  • Prefer experience with fire alarm systems, Fire Alarm industry codes/requirements and various methods of interfacing Fire Alarm and security systems for life safety purposes.
  • Knowledge and experience with the following systems is preferred: Software House CCURE 800/CCURE 900. NICE, Video Management Software, version NET 2.5. Southwest Microwave perimeter protection system Analog and IP CCTV cameras American Dynamics CCTV cameras and video matrix switches Inovonics Wireless network systems Southwest Microwave perimeter detection systems.
  • Also prefer knowledge of Relay logic, familiarity with electronic locking and other various door hardware components, and successful experience with complex system installations.

Education

Completion of an appropriate Apprenticeship program or equivalent.

Testing and Certifications

Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.
Posted 2025-09-29

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