KW Corporation
Lead Security Installation Technician
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
$64,480 – $79,040 / year
Location:
Charleston, SC, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
9 October 2026
What they need
Security Technician
Overview:
KW Corporation, INC is expanding and looking for experienced security installation technicians to join our team. Technicians will install and service security solutions, including access control and surveillance systems. On the job training will be provided for the installation of industry and company specific hardware, but previous experience of installation and troubleshooting are required. Our ideal team member is hardworking, a self-starter, willing to travel, excels in problem solving and possess strong communication skills.
Please note: this position will require out-of-state travel for weeks, and possibly months on end
Who We Are After:
Great humans! We like good people. We are good people. And it’s a requirement of ours to “do the right thing”. Some days are challenging, long, cold or problematic and we rely on positivity, perseverance and leadership to still end every day still having moved the needle.
Excellent Communicators: From internal updates to communicating and resolving issues onsite to expressing your opinions and needs to facing our customers, strong and tactful communication skills are a must.
Willingness to travel: We service customers nation-wide. Techs should expect to spend 50% or more of the year on the road. Travel is paid for by KW and will include either a private hotel room or a private room in an Airbnb. Per Diem is also awarded for nights spent out of town.
Experienced: 2+ years of cabling, surveillance or access control experience is required.
Daily Tasks:
Leading a crew and running a project onsite — coordinating the day's work, keeping the install on schedule, and being the point of contact for the customer while making sure the job is done right
Terminating and wiring panels, controllers, and power supplies — landing conductors cleanly, following wiring diagrams, and troubleshooting your work as you go
Pulling and installing cable and devices for access control and surveillance systems
Reading and interpreting blueprints to lay out and complete installations
Working from ladders and scissor/boom lifts
Working across a range of environments, from office and retail to industrial
Operating basic hand tools and basic computer programs (Microsoft)
Requirements:
Valid Driver’s License, Willingness to travel (in a company vehicle)
Strong working knowledge of panels, controllers, cameras, readers, sensors, relays, and power supplies
Proficient in low-voltage wiring, cabling standards, and termination best practices
Ability to lift 75lbs
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen (including recreational drugs)
Preferred Qualifications:
Manufacturer certifications (e.g., Gallagher, Honeywell, Bosch, etc.)
Networking or IT background related to security systems
OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification
Experience working in commercial, industrial, healthcare, or education environments
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, with employer contributions toward cost
Short-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance, Critical Illness Coverage
401k (Company Match)
Per Diem
Phone Reimbursement
PTO
Company-issued vehicle
Company credit card
Pay: $31.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to travel(including out-of-state, for weeks/months) more than 50% of the year?
- Have you worked with enterprise security platforms? If so, which have you worked with?
Experience:
- access control: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
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