Entry Level ICIDS Electrician: Electrical and Cabling Support for Army ICIDS Systems --VA
Minuteman Security Solutions
Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Job Description
Minuteman Security Solutions LLC supports the U.S. Army Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System (ICIDS), which helps detect and assess unauthorized entry into protected facilities. ICIDS work can include intrusion sensors, field controllers, communications, alarm monitoring equipment, and DAQ Electronics StarWatch Security Management System (SMS) software. Access control and video interfaces are included only where installed and assigned.
The Entry-Level ICIDS Electrician assists qualified electricians and ICIDS technicians with pathways, conductors, power infrastructure, grounding, and equipment mounting. This position welcomes applicants beginning an electrical trade career; related background is helpful but prior professional electrical or ICIDS experience is not required.
Qualifications
- • High school diploma or equivalent. A college degree is not required for general hiring
- • Interest in electrical work; basic measurement and arithmetic skills and the ability to learn drawing interpretation.
- • Ability to follow instructions and use tools safely after training; recognize work requiring a qualified electrician
- • Ability to obtain apprentice or trainee registration and any credentials required for the assigned work and location. Required electrical supervision and licensing remain applicable.
- • Dependability, attention to detail, clear communication, and willingness to learn and follow approved technical and safety procedures.
- • Meet applicable customer background-screening, badging, and site-access requirements. Maintain a valid driver’s license when driving is required for the assignment.
- • Willingness to complete assigned ICIDS, manufacturer, safety, and security training. Existing DAQ or ICIDS certifications are preferred, not general application prerequisites; manufacturer and contract credentials must be verified before installation, administration, or service that requires them.
Eligibility to Work
Certain assignments may require the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, potentially at the SECRET level, and complete required security training. An active clearance is not required at application unless specified for the assignment. Clearance eligibility and approval are determined by the Government. Citizenship and other eligibility requirements apply when required for the clearance or assignment. Follow customer and MMSS requirements for proprietary information, controlled unclassified information, and classified information when authorized. Use approved systems and reporting channels; protect credentials and report suspected security incidents promptly.
Security Clearance
Certain assignments may require the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, potentially at the SECRET level, and complete required security training. An active clearance is not required at application unless specified for the assignment. Clearance eligibility and approval are determined by the Government. Citizenship and other eligibility requirements apply when required for the clearance or assignment. Follow customer and MMSS requirements for proprietary information, controlled unclassified information, and classified information when authorized. Use approved systems and reporting channels; protect credentials and report suspected security incidents promptly.
Job Requirements
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's license
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
Key Responsibilities
· Assist with installing conduit, boxes, cable trays, supports, and approved pathways for ICIDS sensor circuits, controller communications, and equipment power.
· Pull, route, identify, dress, and label cables and conductors under supervision; protect cables and maintain required separation and installation limits.
· Help mount ICIDS cabinets, controller enclosures, power supplies, and associated equipment using approved drawings and instructions.
· Assist qualified electricians with branch circuits and power connections serving ICIDS field equipment, monitoring workstations, servers, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
· Assist with grounding, bonding, approved penetration sealing, and restoration of work areas under qualified direction.
· Support wiring for door contacts, motion detectors, tamper switches, and other assigned intrusion devices. Electronic terminations are performed only after training and authorization.
· Learn the relationship between field wiring, ICIDS controllers, and the monitoring location; report damaged cable, loose connections, or unexpected conditions.
· Assist with continuity, cable identification, and power checks using approved instruments and qualified supervision; record results for the responsible technician.
· Coordinate work through the supervisor so tests, openings, power interruptions, and restoration are authorized with site personnel and the alarm monitoring center.
· Follow de-energization, lockout/tagout, protective equipment, ladder, and lift procedures; stop and report unsafe conditions.
· Maintain material and tool records, labels, field markups, and installation notes needed for inspection and as-built documentation.
Preferred Background
The following background is helpful, but is not required for general hiring.
· Electrical coursework, apprenticeship exposure, military technical training, construction work, or practical experience with tools.
· Familiarity with conduit, cable pulling, electrical fundamentals, grounding, or low-voltage systems.
· Exposure to intrusion detection wiring, access control devices, UPS equipment, or ICIDS installations.
· Basic computer skills for work records, drawings, and training.
Training and Development
Training may cover electrical fundamentals, safe tool use, pathways, conductor identification, grounding, cable testing, ICIDS equipment awareness, and coordination with alarm monitoring personnel. Work progresses through supervised tasks and verified skills. Manufacturer or apprenticeship training may be assigned as appropriate.
Core Capabilities
Careful workmanship, accurate measurements, safe work habits, reliable records, and early reporting of hazards or unclear instructions.
Work Environment
Work may take place in a shop, office, equipment room, or customer facility, including government installations. Duties may involve indoor and outdoor conditions, ladders or approved lifts, kneeling, reaching, pulling cable, and lifting or moving tools and equipment using appropriate assistance. Essential duties must be performed safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Travel to assigned sites may be required. Scheduled outages, testing, or service work may require occasional evening, weekend, or after-hours work. Travel, shift, and any on-call expectations are established for the assignment; this description does not establish continuous availability or a fixed response time.
Position Level
Entry-Level Electrical Support Position — develops electrical and ICIDS installation skills under qualified supervision.