Access Control Installer
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TEKsystems
North Charleston, SC (In Person)
$47,840 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Access Control Installer TEKsystems $20.00 - $26.00 / hr life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan United States, South Carolina, North Charleston May 12, 2026
Access Control & Security Systems Technician
- Enterprise & Commercial Security Systems | ContracttoHire | Data Center & Critical Infrastructure
- We are hiring an experienced
- Access Control Technician
- to support enterpriselevel physical security deployments across
- data center, critical infrastructure, and commercial environments
- . This role focuses on the
- installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and support
- of advanced
- Access Control Systems (ACS)
- and
- Video Management Systems (VMS)
- . This is an excellent opportunity for technicians who want to work on
- highstandard security builds
- , interface with modern platforms, and grow within a technically strong security team.
- hardware and software sides of security systems
- , and takes pride in clean, compliant installations. Key Responsibilities
- Access Control Systems
- Install, configure, and support access control systems across singlesite and multisite environments
- Install and terminate field devices including card readers, door contacts, REX devices, electrified locks, maglocks, strikes, and power supplies
- Mount and wire control panels, intelligent controllers, and enclosures
- Configure door logic, access levels, schedules, alarm points, and I/O
- Perform system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting
- Video Surveillance Systems
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot IPbased camera systems
- Mount, aim, and adjust cameras to meet coverage and design standards
- Configure VMS servers, clients, recording parameters, and analytics
- Verify camera functionality, retention settings, and ACS/VMS integration
- System Integration & Support
- Support integrated access control and video platforms
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and networkrelated issues
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and site leadership
- Maintain professional communication in secure, customerfacing environments
- Documentation & Quality
- Update asbuilt drawings, device schedules, and system documentation
- Ensure all work complies with manufacturer requirements and industry best practices
- Represent the company with professionalism on highvisibility job sites Required Experience & Skills
- 2+ years of handson experience
- installing, servicing, and troubleshooting access control systems
- Working knowledge of
- enterprise or commercial ACS platforms
- (LenelS2, Genetec, AMAG, C
- CURE, Brivo, Openpath, Feenics, Kantech, or similar)
- Experience supporting
- IPbased video systems
- and common VMS platforms (Genetec, Milestone, Avigilon, ExacqVision, or comparable)
- Strong understanding of
- electrified door hardware
- , field devices, and panel wiring
- Familiar with
- lowvoltage cabling
- and basic networking concepts
- Ability to test, commission, document, and troubleshoot integrated security systems
- Professional communication skills and comfort working in secure, customerfacing environments Nice to Have
- Data center or missioncritical facility experience
- Exposure to enterprisescale or multisite security systems
- Fiber optic familiarity
- Experience with mobile credentials or cloudmanaged ACS platforms Work Environment & Schedule
- Work performed inside
- secure facilities and data center environments
- Monday-Friday schedule with extended shifts based on project demands
- Occasional overtime depending on installation and commissioning milestones
- PPE required on site (candidate must provide safety boots) Why This Role
- Handson work with
- toptier access control and VMS platforms
- Projects focused on
- enterprise and critical infrastructure
- , not small retail systems
- Contracttohire potential with longterm growth pathways
- Supportive team environment that values technical skill and quality work
- Opportunities to advance into
- Lead Technician or Systems Specialist
- roles Who Should Apply This role is ideal for technicians who: Have real access control and video system experience Enjoy technical problemsolving and system troubleshooting Take pride in clean installs and welldocumented work Want to work on serious, highstandard security environments If you're ready to take the next step in your access control career and work with modern platforms in missioncritical settings, •we want to hear from you•.
- Apply today.
- Job Type & Location
- This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Charleston, SC.
- Pay and Benefits
- The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
- Workplace Type
- This is a fully onsite position in North Charleston,SC.
- Application Deadline
- This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
- It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
- Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
- We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.
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