Designer Systems Limited is seeking an experienced Electronic Security Systems Technician to install, configure, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot CCTV/video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection/burglar alarm, intercom, and associated low-voltage/network systems. The successful candidate should be technically competent, customer-focused, and capable of completing installations and service work independently or as part of a technical team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Install, program, commission, service, and troubleshoot CCTV, access control, and intrusion detection systems.
2. Install and configure IP and analogue cameras, NVRs, DVRs, monitors, PoE switches, and associated equipment.
3. Configure recording schedules, motion detection, video analytics, storage, and remote viewing.
4. Install access control panels, card readers, biometric/facial recognition terminals, keypads, and controllers.
5. Install magnetic locks, electric strikes, electric bolts, door contacts, request-to-exit devices, break-glass units, exit buttons, and associated door hardware.
6. Program users, credentials, access levels, schedules, doors, and permissions.
7. Install and program intrusion alarm panels, keypads, PIR detectors, door/window contacts, glassbreak detectors, sirens, panic buttons, and related devices.
8. Diagnose and correct system faults, false alarms, communication problems, power issues, and defective equipment.
9. Install, terminate, label, and test Cat5e/Cat6, coaxial, alarm, access control, and other low-voltage cabling.
10. Perform RJ45 termination, configure IP addresses, and conduct basic TCP/IP network troubleshooting.
11. Install conduit, trunking, cable containment, junction boxes, and related hardware where required.
12. Test and commission completed systems before customer handover.
13. Conduct preventative maintenance and system health checks.
14. Read floor plans, drawings, equipment layouts, and wiring diagrams.
15. Assist with site surveys and identify equipment and installation requirements.
16. Complete service reports, maintenance records, commissioning documentation, and equipment records.
17. Provide customers with basic system operation and user training.
18. Maintain confidentiality of customer security systems, passwords, access credentials, CCTV layouts and other sensitive information.
19. Maintain company tools and equipment in good working condition and follow all company HSE procedures.

Required Technical Knowledge

1. CCTV: IP and analogue CCTV, NVR/DVR configuration, camera positioning, video analytics, remote viewing and mobile applications.
2. Access Control: controllers/readers, biometric and facial recognition systems, magnetic locks, electric strikes/bolts, door contacts, request-to-exit devices, emergency break-glass units, and access control software.
3. Intrusion Detection: alarm panels, PIR/motion detectors, door/window contacts, glass-break detectors, sirens/strobes, panic buttons, and zone/partition programming.
4. Networking & Cabling: Cat5e/Cat6, RJ45 termination, TCP/IP, IP addressing, PoE, network switches, basic network troubleshooting, and 12VDC/24VDC low-voltage power systems.
5. Experience with Dahua, Hikvision, DSC, Ubiquiti, or similar platforms would be an asset.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Minimum 2 years practical experience in electronic security, low-voltage systems, electrical/electronic installation, or a related technical field preferred.
2. Technical certification or training in Electronics, Electrical Installation, IT, Networking, Security Systems, or a related discipline would be an asset.
3. Previous experience with commercial and industrial installations is preferred.
4. Valid Trinidad & Tobago Driver’s Permit (Manual and Heavy T) would be an asset.

Physical & Work Requirements

1. Comfortable working on ladders, at elevated locations, in confined spaces and in equipment rooms.
2. Ability to work indoors and outdoors at commercial, industrial, construction, and residential sites.
3. Ability to carry tools, ladders, equipment, and installation materials.
4. Ability to travel to customer locations throughout Trinidad & Tobago.
5. Willingness to occasionally work outside normal business hours when required.

Performance Expectations

1. Quality and neatness of installations.
2. Technical competency and accuracy of programming/commissioning.
3. Troubleshooting ability and first-time fault resolution.
4. Completion of assigned jobs within required timelines.
5. Accuracy of service documentation and customer satisfaction.
6. Proper care of company tools and equipment.
7. Compliance with safety procedures, attendance, punctuality, and professionalism.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a CV/resume and relevant certificates to Designer Systems Ltd via email hr@hoseingroup.co

Please include “Electronic Security Systems Technician” in the application subject line.