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Security Systems Technician

Johnson Controls · Sydney, New South Wales

Type
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago

Overview

Your operational policing experience gives you a strong foundation in security principles, risk assessment, and maintaining safe environments, which are directly relevant to commissioning and maintaining security systems. The role involves troubleshooting, following specifications, and ensuring compliance with safety standards—skills you've honed through managing incidents and adhering to strict protocols. However, the technical focus on installing and configuring access control, CCTV, and IT networks typically requires specific trade qualifications and hands-on experience that policing alone

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Job Description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

We are seeking a Security Commissioning Technician to join our Systems team. This role is responsible for the technical commissioning of Access Control, CCTV, and Intercom solutions across construction sites, tenancy fit‑outs, and large‑scale customer environments.

You’ll work across installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and handover phases—ensuring every system operates reliably, safely, and in line with customer specifications. You may also be involved during the Defects Liability Period (DLP), supporting smooth project completion.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Install, engineer, commission, and maintain security systems including access control, CCTV, and related technologies.
  • Provide expert solutions to complex technical issues—troubleshooting or guiding others as required.
  • Collaborate closely with Project Managers and Engineers on project execution and customer specifications.
  • Assist with planning and scheduling project activities.
  • Maintain strong technical proficiency through continuous self-learning.
  • Support engineering and sales with technical insights and recommendations.
  • Contribute to process improvements and quality enhancements across operations.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and training to junior technicians and apprentices.
  • Identify, report, and mitigate hazards to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
  • Ensure 100% compliance with Johnson Controls’ Safety Health & Environment Management System (SHEMS).

What We’re Looking For

  • 2–6 years of experience as a Technician working with security systems.
  • Trade qualification in Security Systems.
  • Ability to hold or obtain a NSW Security Provider Licence.
  • Strong experience in commissioning, configuring, and troubleshooting security solutions.
  • Solid understanding of IT networks, server configuration, and system integration.
  • Ability to design and implement small to medium-sized security systems.
  • Proficiency in reading schematics and preparing technical reports.
  • Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written).
  • Willingness to travel as required.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise powers safer, smarter environments, we’d love to hear from you.

About security roles for ex-police

Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.

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