Physical Security Engineer

Position Summary:

The Physical Security Engineer will work closely with the Senior Physical Security Engineers, Foremen, Team Leads and other members of the Physical Security and Cabling teams to install and implement door access, video surveillance, intercoms, etc. This position will work to build a customer-focused relationship with clients, to identify business challenges and develop specifications and requirements to arrive at the best solution. This position will also be expected to maintain a high standard of quality and always provide a positive customer experience.

Roles and Responsibilities/ Essential Functions:

• Pulling and installing new Cat 5E/ Cat 6 cable.  
• Pulling and installing new composite cable for door access
• Climbing up and down ladders at varies heights.
• Installing cable pathways and raceways.
• Be able to use basic hand tools and power tools. 
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including utilizing proper PPE, safe use of tools and machinery, and always adhering to safety standards and regulations.
• Install proper cable sleeves and chases.  
• Take direction from Lead Technician.
• Learn basics between different types of cabling.
• Terminate Cat 5E/ Cat 6 cable properly.
• Installing door access hardware (card readers, REX, strikes, door contacts)
• Wiring and installing door access panels 
• Mounting and aiming surveillance cameras 
• Work as a member of the HBS Physical Security Team that provides consultative and proactive project management support to HBS’s account base. 
• Attend and participate in weekly team calls as directed by the Team Lead.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere as both a leader and contributor as assigned. At all times maintaining a professional and respectful demeanor. 
• Minimum of 1,450 hours billed per fiscal year prorated based on start date. These charge hour requirements will be balanced against professional development and on the job training

Competencies

• Accountability: Accountability looks at the extent to which an individual is willing to accept responsibility. This competency asks the question “How do you look at responsibility for your work?”
• Active Listening: Active listening looks at the extent to which an individual actively attends to, conveys, and understands the comments and questions of others. This competency asks the question “How well do you really hear and understand what others are saying?”
• Adaptability: Adaptability looks at the extent to which an individual can fit into a changing working environment. This competency asks the question “How readily can you adapt your way of working or thinking in response to changing workplace conditions?”
• Communication, Oral: Oral Communication skills looks at the extent to which an individual communicates with economy and clarity, actively engaging in conversations in order to clearly understand others' message and intent, and receives and processes feedback. This competency asks the question “How well do you send verbal messages and listen to people’s responses in order to convey information?”
• Customer Oriented: Customer orientation implies a desire to serve both external and internal clients by focusing effort on meeting the clients needs, understanding their concerns, and seeking to build trust. This competency asks the question “How well do you understand the viewpoint and objectives of the client and attempt to build and maintain long-term relationships with the client?”
• Decision Making: Decision making skills look at the ability of the individual to select an effective course of action while controlling resources and expenditures. This competency asks the question “How well do you evaluate information and decide on an appropriate course of action?”
• Problem Solving: Problem solving skills looks at the ability of the individual to recognize courses of action which can be taken to handle problems or potential problems, and applying contingency plans to solve those problems. This competency asks the question “How effectively can you think through an issue and develop a solution to a problem?”
• Working Under Pressure: Working under pressure looks at the ability of the individual to maintain composure when exposed to stress. This competency asks the question “How well do you handle stress in workplace situations?”

Required Experience:

• 1 years related experience (Low Voltage Cabling, Construction and/or Electrical Field experience)
• Experience with Video Surveillance systems and associated hardware/software 
• IT experience in networking and Windows highly preferred  
• Experience with basic hand and power tools 
• Team oriented and knowledge contributor 
• Ability to prioritize requirements and meet deadlines 

Preferred Experience:

• 2+ years related experience (Low Voltage Cabling, Construction and/or Electrical Field experience)
• Experience with Access Control systems and associated hardware/software 
• Experience participating in and leading projects 

Required Skills, Education and/ or Certifications required: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Verkada VCE Certificate (or the ability to obtain within the first 12 months of employment)
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Skills, Education and/ or Certifications required:

• Associate's Degree or higher 
• Wisenet Certified Professional 
• BICSI Installer 1 
• Axis Certified Professional 
• Open Options DNA Fusion certification 
• AMAG Symmetry Associate certification 

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