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ICIDS Electronic Security Systems Technician: Field Installation Testing and Maintenance --VA

Minuteman Security Solutions

Full-timeIn person

Posted

Oct 17, 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.

This technician supports ICIDS installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and system checkout. The role is designed for skill development rather than a fixed experience threshold. Prior professional ICIDS experience is helpful, but not required for general hiring. Candidates with foundational skills, trade coursework, military technical training, or related practical experience are encouraged to apply. Duties begin under qualified supervision and expand as training, demonstrated proficiency, and assignment requirements permit.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work in all indoor and outdoor conditions
  • Ability to utilize ladders and approved lifts safely
  • Ability to kneel, reach, pull cables
  • Ability to lift or move tools and equipment of various weights
  • Always perform essential physical duties safely
  • Travel to assigned sites my be required

Qualifications

  • • High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and practical experience. A college degree is not required for general hiring.
  • • Introductory knowledge, training, or interest in electronics, electrical work, low-voltage installation, or a related technical area. Relevant background may come from school, military training, or practical projects.
  • Ability to learn wiring diagrams, use test instruments safely after training, and follow a structured troubleshooting process.
  • Basic computer familiarity or willingness to develop it; willingness to learn IP connectivity, controller communications, and StarWatch operating functions.
  • 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.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Driver's license
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Key Responsibilities

·         Assist with and progressively perform installation and service of ICIDS door contacts, motion detectors, duress devices, tamper switches, keypads, and associated intrusion equipment.

·         Install, terminate, label, and test assigned signal and communications cabling using approved drawings and manufacturer instructions within verified qualifications.

·         Support installation and replacement of DAQ field controllers and expansion equipment. Depending on the installed generation, equipment may include Remote Area Data Collectors (RADC), StarGate controllers, or RADC Input/Output Expansion (RIOX) modules.

·         Learn to trace alarms and faults from the sensor and supervised circuit through the field controller and communications path to the monitoring display.

·         Check assigned power supplies, batteries, cabinet condition, tamper functions, and connections using approved procedures; document deficiencies and authorized repairs.

·         Assist with controller and device setup, point identification, alarm descriptions, and communications checks under qualified technical direction.

·         Coordinate walk tests and functional checks with the alarm monitoring center; confirm the correct point is received and record alarm, restoration, tamper, or fault results as applicable.

·         Perform preventive maintenance and corrective service at the frequency and scope established by the assignment. Report repeated or unexplained alarms for further diagnosis.

·         Support approved access/secure keypad functions and installed access control or video interfaces when included in scope; protect identification codes and customer credentials.

·         Coordinate approved testing and outages, report impaired protection, and follow the site’s restoration and compensatory-security process through authorized personnel.

·         Maintain service tickets, parts records, test logs, cable records, device inventories, and field markups; support inspections, deficiency correction, and acceptance testing.

·         Work with head-end staff, engineers, and manufacturer support to resolve faults. Assist with demonstrations and guide other technicians only after proficiency and authority are established.

Preferred Background

The following background is helpful, but is not required for general hiring.

·         Any relevant experience with alarm installation, low-voltage cabling, electrical work, security equipment, or electronics repair. No fixed minimum years is required for general hiring.

·         Exposure to DAQ StarWatch SMS, ICIDS, RADC or StarGate controllers, RIOX modules, or access/secure keypads.

·         Familiarity with sensor testing, cable diagnostics, basic networking, maintenance records, or government facilities.

·         DAQ or ICIDS manufacturer training, related trade coursework, or applicable electronics certifications.

Training and Development

Training may cover ICIDS fundamentals, sensor and controller wiring, supervised circuits, power checks, communications diagnostics, StarWatch basics, monitoring-center coordination, and maintenance documentation. Tasks start under qualified supervision. Independent troubleshooting, programming, field leadership, and customer instruction are assigned after skills and required credentials are verified.

Core Capabilities

Practical problem-solving, careful wiring, reliable testing, clear fault descriptions, accurate records, and willingness to ask for help before changing a protected system.

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

Technician role with progressive field responsibilities. Candidates may enter with foundational skills and build broader capabilities over time. Advanced duties are assigned based on demonstrated competence, training, and any required credentials.