Senior Security Technician

You’re great at what you do. You’ve put in the hard yards and built up the skills and experience to set you up well for the next step in your career. But what is the next step?

If you’re after challenge, opportunity, work you can be proud of, and a team that’s more like a family, then make that next step towards Advanced Security.

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/

Make a positive move:

• Develop your career with award winning, market leading security integrator.
• Work for high end clients in corporate and government sectors on cutting edge security technology solutions.
• Be part of a friendly, close-knit team where you will be valued and rewarded.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Technician to join our team in Wellington.

As a Senior Security Technician your primary focus will include electronic security installations, reactive and planned service work on our corporate and government sites.

The role is a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install, configure and commission access control, intruder detection, CCTV systems, and related IP-based infrastructure.
• Provide reactive service for access control, intruder alarms, CCTV, and intercom systems.
• Diagnose and resolve security-related software and hardware faults.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance as required.
• Participate in rotating on-call roster to ensure 24/7 availability for prompt response and support to our customers, with reasonable compensation paid for availability and call outs.
• Provide technical support and training to junior technicians and end-users.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

You’re an experienced electronic security professional who can work independently, communicate confidently with clients and take ownership of complex technical work.

• At least five years’ relevant security industry experience in New Zealand
• Hands-on experience with access control systems (Gallagher, Tecom, Integriti, Protégé).
• Hands-on experience with CCTV systems (Milestone, Avigilon, Genetec).
• Strong knowledge of IT systems and networking (servers, switches, firewalls).
• Clear written and verbal communication and a strong customer-service approach
• A methodical, dependable work style and a reasonable level of physical fitness.
• A clean criminal record and legal entitlement to drive in New Zealand.

Due to the nature of our customer environments, the successful applicant must be eligible to obtain and maintain New Zealand Government Security Vetting clearance.

This generally requires New Zealand citizenship or permanent residence, or in some cases a New Zealand residence-class visa with indefinite stay rights, plus a verifiable background suitable for assessment. Applicants will generally need to have resided continuously in New Zealand, or one or more of the following countries — Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, or the United States — for at least the previous five years, or since the age of 18 where applicable.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

Bring all this our way and you can look forward to plenty in return.

We offer highly competitive remuneration, company vehicle, phone, laptop, and a range of great benefits.

Things like on-going training and development, a respectful, highly supportive culture and a great range of benefits (including regular team breakfasts, recognition bonuses, discounts at a range of companies, and free home alarm monitoring).

READY TO MAKE YOUR MOVE?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your security career, apply now with your CV and a cover letter outlining your qualifications, licences and manufacturer certifications; recent industry experience and current or most recent employer; examples of security projects you’ve delivered and your role in them; and what sets you apart as a Security Technician.

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