Entry-Level Security & Low Voltage Technician
Paid Training (First 5 Weeks at Training Pay Rate)
Hands-On Skilled Trade Career | Long-Term Advancement Path | Field-Based Work
We are hiring Entry-Level Security and Low Voltage Technicians to join a growing skilled trade with strong long-term career opportunities. This position begins with a structured five-week paid training program at a Training Pay Rate. After successful completion, technicians move to the full active technician pay rate and begin working independently in the field.
This role is ideal for individuals with blue-collar or mechanically oriented experience-such as construction, cable/telecom installation, maintenance, general labor, electrical helpers, or any role involving hands-on work-who want a stable career with advancement potential.
A Career, Not Just a Job
Security and low-voltage technology is a skilled trade with long-term industry demand. Individuals who start in this entry-level technician role often advance into:
Senior Technician roles
Service Technician positions
Field Lead / Team Lead roles
Technical Specialist roles
Training / Mentor technician positions
Field Operations or Supervisory positions
Technicians who are reliable, consistent, and strong with customer interaction can accelerate quickly. This is a trade where your technical skill, work ethic, and professionalism directly support long-term career stability and earning potential.
Position Overview
Technicians install and service residential security systems and low-voltage devices directly in customers' homes. This field-based role blends mechanical work, technology, customer service, and problem-solving.
No previous security alarm experience is required. We fully prepare each technician through our paid training program.
Paid Training Program
Duration: 5 Weeks
Week 1: Classroom training at the branch office
Week 2: Ride-along field observation with Senior technicians
Week 3: Hands-on installation work with supervision
Weeks 4-5: Continued guided field development until independent operation
After training, technicians begin working on their own at the full active pay rate.
Primary ResponsibilitiesTechnical & Installation Duties
Install and program residential burglar alarm systems
Install CCTV (IP and analog), DVRs, cameras, and access control devices
Install window/door sensors, smoke detectors, and related low-voltage components
Troubleshoot system and signal issues
Verify proper system functionality
Maintain accurate inventory and documentation
Customer-Facing Responsibilities
Communicate professionally with homeowners
Train customers on system operation and device connectivity
Complete all required paperwork for each job
Ensure customers' needs are fully resolved
Meet installation quality and performance standards
Required Skills & Qualifications
Mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand/power tools
Experience in blue-collar, field-based, or hands-on roles
Strong communication and customer-service skills
Reliability, professionalism, and adaptability
Valid driver's license and dependable personal vehicle
Ability to troubleshoot and work independently in the field
Required Tools
Technicians must provide their own:
Ladder (full-size or folding/extension; folding preferred)
Screwdrivers
Electric drill
Wire cutters
Sheetrock hand saw
Tools do not need to be owned on day one but must be acquired early in employment.
Provided by TEKsystems
PPE kit
Uniform polo shirts
Work Schedule
Schedule may be Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday
Overtime is allowed but not required
Workdays extend until the customer job is completed
Travel is primarily within the metro area, with some assignments up to a 2-hour radius
Mileage & Expense Information
Up to $100/week in gas reimbursement after training (with receipts)
Mileage exceeding 300 miles/week may be submitted for additional reimbursement
Ladders and tools are not eligible for reimbursement
Experience Level
Entry-Level - ideal for individuals looking to start and grow a long-term trade career in low-voltage and security system technology.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Albany, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Albany,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.
h4>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
