Apprentice Security Technician

Are you ready to step into a career that combines cutting-edge technology with the thrill of ensuring safety and security for businesses and individuals?

Look no further than becoming an Apprentice Security Technician with Advanced Security in Taupo!

This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career in electronic security, gaining hands-on experience while learning from experienced Security Technicians and working with a range of innovative security technologies.

Why Join Us?

• Learn while you earn – gain a recognised qualification and valuable practical experience.
• Work with technology – develop skills across modern electronic security systems.
• Build a career – develop specialist skills with opportunities to progress in a thriving industry.

About the Role

As an Apprentice Security Technician, you’ll develop the skills and practical experience required to install, maintain and troubleshoot electronic security systems.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with access control, intruder detection, CCTV, intercoms, networking and monitoring systems, as well as installation, programming, maintenance and fault finding.

You’ll work alongside experienced technicians and mentors across a variety of customer sites, gradually building your technical skills and confidence.

The role is a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. However, on-call and overtime may be required. Once suitably trained, this role may require participation in our 24/7 after-hours on-call roster.

Our 4-Year Apprenticeship Programme

Our structured programme is designed to support Apprentice Security Technicians over a 4-year period with; relevant on the job training, supporting theory through industry approved training, product training, and an assigned mentor.

The programme includes:

• All relevant Licensing and Safety Certifications
• The New Zealand Certificate in Electronic Security (Level 4)
• Industry leading; Networking, Access Control and CCTV product training.

A 4-year bonded Apprenticeship is to be agreed prior to commencement.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is genuinely interested in technology and wants to build a career in electronic security.

You’ll ideally have:

• A practical attitude and willingness to learn
• Good communication skills and a strong work ethic
• Reliability and the ability to work as part of a team
• NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent)
• Previous experience or study in trades, electrical, electronics, engineering or security would be advantageous
• A current NZ driver licence (Full Licence preferred)

Essential Requirements

• Commitment to completing the 4-year apprenticeship and required training
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security licence
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks, including criminal conviction and police checks
• Ability to successfully complete any required pre-employment medical and drug testing

ABOUT ADVANCED SECURITY

Advanced Security are leaders in electronic security solutions. New Zealand owned and operated since 2002, we’re one of the largest security integrators in the country, protecting some of Aotearoa’s most important organisations.

We’re leaders in our field and all about ‘Work, done right.’  That means doing right by our team and our customers, every day in every way.

Find out more at https://advancedgroup.co.nz/advanced-security-home/

Ready to start your career in electronic security? Apply Now!

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