Security Technician

Job Locations

US-DC-Washington

We are seeking a dedicated Security Technician to join our team supporting the US Capitol Police. The Security Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and monitoring of physical and network security systems, ensuring the safety and protection of the organization’s assets, data, and personnel. This role involves configuring and maintaining surveillance systems, access control systems, call stations, public address systems, and other security technologies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Technical knowledge of various security systems and devices, including alarms, cameras, and access control systems, public address systems, and other security technologies.

• Proficiency in system testing and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues promptly and accurately.

• experience in reading and understanding complex electrical and security system blueprints and schematics.

• Strong problem-solving skills to efficiently diagnose and repair system malfunctions.

• Excellent communication skills to explain technical issues and provide clear instructions to clients.

• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate installation and maintenance of security equipment.

• Physical fitness and manual dexterity to handle tools and climb ladders when necessary.

• Knowledge of safety practices and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.

• US Citizen and active Top Secret clearance.

• A bachelor’s degree with no additional experience.

• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, can have an associate’s degree plus 2 years of experience or a high school diploma and 4 years of experience.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work a regular schedule at the Washington DC locations.

• A team player with a customer-oriented approach.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $100,000 – $110,000

• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Pre-Tax 401K and/or After-Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution)

• Tuition and Technical Training Reimbursement

• Exercise Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and standard office equipment.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifteen (15) pounds.

• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).

Working at Edgewater Federal Solutions:

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firmlocatedin Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of beinghighly recognizedand admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services, andtimelydelivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Companiessince 2018.

EdgewaterFederal Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and continues to be our policy to provide equal employment to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteranstatusand/or other status protected by applicable law. #LI-HH1