DFW Field Operations · Multiple Openings
BICSI Technician / Licensed Access Control & Alarm Technician
Join our field team to build, commission, and troubleshoot commercial access control, intrusion/alarm, IP video, and structured cabling systems across Dallas–Fort Worth.
Position Overview
Powerhouse Guardians Corp. is hiring multiple experienced, credentialed low-voltage security technicians for commercial access control, intrusion/alarm, IP video surveillance, structured cabling, and integrated security-system projects throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex.
Openings are available for part-time, project-assigned, and full-time W-2 technicians. Candidates should already hold the required BICSI credential, Texas DPS license, and OSHA 30 training and be able to work confidently in commercial construction, retrofit, and occupied facilities.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation and benefit eligibility are confirmed in the written offer. Plan terms, waiting periods, and company policies apply.
Required Credentials
- Current BICSI Technician (TECH) credential
- Active Texas DPS Alarm Installer and/or Electronic Access Control Device Installer license appropriate to the assigned scope
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach course completion card
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable transportation to assigned job sites; a transportation allowance is provided for qualifying field assignments
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of commercial low-voltage or electronic-security field experience
- Commercial access control installation, service, testing, and troubleshooting
- Intrusion/alarm system installation and service
- IP camera and video-surveillance installation
- CAT6 and low-voltage cabling installation, termination, labeling, and testing
- Ability to read construction drawings, riser diagrams, wiring diagrams, and device schedules
- Working knowledge of IP networking, PoE, switches, VLAN concepts, and device addressing
- Ability to independently troubleshoot field devices, cabling, power, communications, and system configuration issues
Core Responsibilities
- Install, terminate, configure, test, troubleshoot, and service commercial access control systems
- Install card readers, door contacts, request-to-exit devices, electrified locking interfaces, power supplies, and associated security infrastructure
- Install and service intrusion/alarm equipment within the technician’s licensed scope
- Install and configure IP cameras, NVR/VMS equipment, network-connected security devices, and related infrastructure
- Pull, terminate, label, and test CAT6 and other low-voltage cabling
- Diagnose hardware, cabling, network, configuration, and field-device problems
- Perform system commissioning and functional testing
- Read and work from plans, specifications, wiring diagrams, and project documentation
- Document completed work, deficiencies, test results, and field conditions
- Maintain professional workmanship and comply with project and OSHA safety requirements
- Coordinate professionally with project managers, customers, general contractors, and other trades
Preferred Access Control & Security Platform Experience
Experience with one or more commercial access-control, intrusion, or video platforms is preferred:
Additional BICSI credentials such as INST1, INSTC, or INSTF are preferred.
Apply for a Technician Opening
Send your resume and credential details to our careers team with the subject line “BICSI Technician / Access Control & Alarm Technician,” and identify whether you are seeking part-time, project-assigned, or full-time W-2 work.
Email: careers@powerhouseguardians.com
Email Your Application- Current BICSI credential and status
- Current Texas DPS individual license classification
- Confirmation of OSHA 30-Hour Construction training
- Years of commercial security/low-voltage experience
- Platforms you have installed or serviced
- Current availability, DFW location, and preferred W-2 work arrangement
Applications that do not identify the required credentials may not be considered.
Powerhouse Guardians Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
