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Senior Security Technician

@ Cabco Technologies

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

$28–$38/hrFull-time5+ years experience
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Overview

Cabco Technologies is hiring a Senior Security Technician to work out of its Dartmouth, Nova Scotia location. The role installs, programs, troubleshoots and integrates structured cabling and premise security systems for commercial customers, and leads jobs. The posting lists a comprehensive benefits package, a company vehicle and cell phone, and requires a valid driver's licence and willingness to work nights and weekends as required.

Pay:

$28–$38 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Install, program and troubleshoot CCTV, alarm and access control systems
  • Integrate structured cabling and premise security solutions for commercial customers
  • Prepare QC reports and complete health and safety paperwork
  • Train customers and team members, and provide remote and on-site support
  • Give feedback to estimators and project managers

Requirements summary:

  • 5+ years installing, programming and troubleshooting CCTV, alarm and access control systems
  • Ability to lead jobs
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willingness to travel and work nights and weekends as required
  • Ability to meet safety regulations and training requirements
  • Kantech, ExacqVision, DSC, Honeywell, Paradox, Axis or Hanwha knowledge is an asset

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement planPaid time offWellness
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-20
First seen by our source
2026-10-21
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleweekends, overnight
Travelground: moderate
Work settingClient sites, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
Driver’s licencerequired
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness, Transit support, Paid training

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Job description

Cabco Technologies is the longest-running, independent communications infrastructure provider based in the Maritimes. Our track record can be directly attributed to our team's experience, enthusiasm and commitment. Cabco provides a full range of technology communications products and services including Managed and Cloud Services, Telephone, Cabling, Wi-Fi, Premises Security, Networking and Video Collaboration. Since 1980, Cabco has built a solid reputation based on customer satisfaction, quality of work and embracing technological change.

As our business grows, Cabco seeks a Senior Security Technician to work out of our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia location. A self-starter with a passion for technology, you are comfortable working independently and as part of a team in a collaborative, goal-oriented atmosphere. You have a reputation for being reliable, customer focused and approaching your daily work in an efficient, highly organized manner.

What does Cabco bring to the table?

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • A focus on employee wellness
  • Company pension match plan
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid vacation and milestone service awards
  • On-the-job product-specific training as well as career growth
  • An amazing team and company that lives it’s core values of our people, customers, community, growth, integrity, and safety.
  • Team events and free parking.
  • Company Vehicle and Cell Phone.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

  • Implementation, installation, programming troubleshooting and integration of structured cabling and premise security solutions (CCTV, alarms, access controls) for commercial customers.
  • Provide feedback to both Project Estimators and Project Managers to ensure continuous improvement in project delivery.
  • Provide in-house training for the ongoing development of your team.
  • Providing ongoing work performance feedback and identifying areas for improvement/training.
  • Ensure jobs are completed to the quality and safety specifications required, including preparing formal QC reports.
  • Ensure any workplace incidents are reported, and proper health & safety paperwork is completed.
  • Train customers to use their equipment and provide technical service support (both remotely and on-site).

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years’ experience installing, programming, and troubleshooting CCTV, alarm systems and access controls.
  • Corporate certification in Kantech and ExacqVision is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of new legacy alarm systems such as DSC (Maxsys, PowerSeries, NEO, IQ), Honeywell and Paradox are considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of video surveillance products such as Axis, ExacqVision, and Hanwha is considered an asset.
  • Ability to lead jobs.
  • You have a reputation for being reliable and approach your daily work in an efficient, professional manner.
  • Ability to work in a physical labor workplace.
  • Willingness to travel and work night shifts/weekends (as required).
  • Ability to comply with all safety regulations and meet safety training requirements to maintain a successful safety record.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.

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