Posted 07/21/2026
Job Number: 17086
Licensed LEA Technician
Portland, Oregon • Onsite
Industry: Security
Job Category: Technology
Job Type: Direct Hire
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Job Description
Position Title: Licensed LEA Technician
Salary Range: $45 – $50 per hour / DOE
Step into a high-autonomy role as the first dedicated field technician supporting a growing Portland operation. We are seeking a Licensed LEA Technician to install access control and video surveillance systems across multifamily and commercial properties throughout the Portland area. This field-based position will manage installations, coordinate materials and project details, communicate job-site progress, and provide occasional service support. The ideal candidate is an experienced access control technician with an active Oregon Limited Energy Class B license, strong field judgment, and the ability to complete installations independently without constant supervision.
Licensed LEA Technician Responsibilities:
- Install access control systems, including readers, panels, controllers, cabling, and related field equipment
- Install video surveillance systems using equipment that is typically programmed and tested before arriving at the job site
- Integrate, program, service, and inspect security and low-voltage systems in the field
- Install and securely anchor equipment in accordance with project requirements, applicable codes, and safety standards
- Manage day-to-day job-site operations, including staging materials, organizing daily work, and maintaining a safe, efficient workspace
- Coordinate schedules, project requirements, parts lists, and installation details with project managers and field supervisors
- Communicate project status, field conditions, delays, equipment issues, and material needs to leadership
- Pick up parts from the Portland office or coordinate shipped and expedited materials with the warehouse team
- Complete occasional service calls, including visiting multiple customer locations in one day when assigned
- Operate company-provided equipment, tools, machinery, and vehicles safely
- Maintain personal hand tools and company equipment in clean, reliable working condition
- Request approval for specialty tools, replacement equipment, or tools damaged during work
- Drive a company-provided vehicle to customer sites, supply locations, and the Portland office
- Manage vehicle fuel and routine maintenance using the company-provided card
- Lead installation crews and provide field guidance and training to apprentice technicians as needed
- Participate in the paid on-call rotation for occasional emergency service requests
- Maintain accurate field records and ensure work complies with applicable laws, codes, regulations, and safety procedures
- Perform additional installation, service, and project-support duties as assigned
Licensed LEA Technician Requirements:
- Active Oregon Limited Energy Class B license
- Minimum of three years of relevant low-voltage, security integration, or access control experience
- Strong access control installation experience, preferably within multifamily, high-density residential, or commercial properties
- Experience installing readers, panels, controllers, cabling, and related access control equipment
- Knowledge of electrical installation methods, materials, tools, equipment, safety procedures, and applicable codes
- Ability to work independently as the primary field technician supporting the Portland market
- Ability to manage daily job-site activities and communicate progress to remote project leadership
- Ability to lead other installers and provide field training to apprentice technicians when needed
- High school diploma, equivalent credential, technical school certification, or completed trade apprenticeship
- Valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to satisfy a seven-year background review and pre-employment drug screening
- Personal set of required hand tools
- Availability to work Monday through Friday with occasional paid on-call coverage
- Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and recordkeeping skills
- Dependable, safety-conscious, and capable of building effective working relationships with customers and team members
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active Washington EL06 Journeyman card
- Experience with Brivo access control systems
- Familiarity with ButterflyMX smart locker and property access technology
- Experience completing retrofit installations in occupied buildings
- Experience with video surveillance platforms from multiple manufacturers
- Exposure to fire alarm systems
- NICET certification
Benefits:
- Employee-only medical coverage fully paid under the high-deductible plan
- Traditional medical plan available for an employee contribution
- Dental and vision coverage
- Benefits eligibility beginning the first of the month after 30 days
- Health savings account available with the high-deductible medical plan
- 401(k) with a 5% company match and no waiting period
- Two weeks of paid time off initially, increasing to three weeks after two years and four weeks after seven years
- Eleven paid holidays
- Company-paid long-term disability and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Company-provided Sprinter van with limited personal use
- Company-paid fuel and vehicle maintenance
- Paid travel between job sites during the workday
- Double-time pay with a two-hour minimum for qualifying on-call responses
- Additional compensation for approved travel outside the normal service area
- Annual merit increases
- Professional development assistance
- Advancement opportunities into Lead Installer, Service and Installation Lead, Project Manager, or Supervisor positions
- Supportive, people-first culture with flexibility, company events, and employee appreciation programs
If you are a licensed technician who takes pride in owning the job, solving problems independently, and delivering clean, dependable installations, apply today!
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