How to hire a security technician

How to hire a security technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step security technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a security technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new security technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the security technician you need to hire. Certain security technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A security technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, security technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents security technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Security Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Security Technician		$15-48
   Fire Alarm Inspector	Fire alarm inspectors are professionals who are responsible for inspecting the alarm systems of a residential or commercial building to ensure that the systems are working and following the local, state, and federal fire safety regulations. These inspectors are required to configure fire alarm systems and automatic sprinklers for proper operation... Show more	$14-30
   Security	A Security's main responsibility is to keep people or an establishment safe. This responsibility is carried out by constantly patrolling a designated area and monitoring the activity within the premises... Show more	$11-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • CCTV
   • Control Systems
   • Test Equipment
   • Patrol
   • Troubleshoot
   • IP
   • Technical Support
   • Linux
   • Patients
   • Ladders
   • DOD
   • Intrusion Detection Systems
   • Lenel

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage CCTV accounts including installation and maintenance.
   • Climb ladders from 6'-25'.
   • Experience with Amag, Hirsch, RS2 . )
   • Experience installing equipment with the following companies: Bosch Pelco G.E.
   • Install, service, and upgrades customers with DSC, GE, and Honeywell alarm and fire equipment.
   • Perform service/installation of access control, intrusion alarm and CCTV cameras and other security-relate devices.

   More security technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your security technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A security technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, security technicians' average salary in florida is 55% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level security technicians 67% less than senior-level security technicians.
   • Certifications. A security technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a security technician's salary.

   Average security technician salary

   $58,338yearly

   $28.05 hourly rate

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   Entry-level security technician salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average security technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$98,962	$48
   2	California	$83,578	$40
   3	Wisconsin	$74,688	$36
   4	Utah	$73,345	$35
   5	Rhode Island	$71,691	$34
   6	West Virginia	$71,417	$34
   7	New York	$69,596	$33
   8	Texas	$67,167	$32
   9	Virginia	$65,787	$32
   10	North Carolina	$65,294	$31
   11	Alabama	$63,460	$31
   12	Oklahoma	$63,363	$30
   13	Missouri	$60,549	$29
   14	Colorado	$59,837	$29
   15	Massachusetts	$59,738	$29
   16	Ohio	$59,679	$29
   17	South Carolina	$55,732	$27
   18	Maryland	$55,232	$27
   19	Arizona	$54,595	$26
   20	Vermont	$53,429	$26

   Average security technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Microsoft	$140,927	$67.75	34
   2	Google	$133,834	$64.34	28
   3	Uber Technologies	$127,753	$61.42	1
   4	Salesforce	$126,170	$60.66	14
   5	Dropbox	$125,464	$60.32
   6	Citi	$125,093	$60.14	5
   7	Joby Aviation	$116,818	$56.16
   8	Barclays	$112,691	$54.18
   9	Qualcomm	$112,223	$53.95	7
   10	Carvana	$109,160	$52.48	63
   11	The Dow Chemical Company	$106,938	$51.41	1
   12	Open Systems Technologies	$102,569	$49.31	1
   13	Thales	$100,239	$48.19
   14	RSM US	$99,374	$47.78	14
   15	Pure Storage	$98,956	$47.58	1
   16	Jacobs Engineering Group	$96,439	$46.36
   17	Ernst & Young	$95,146	$45.74	30
   18	Citizens Financial Group	$94,682	$45.52	14
   19	Siemens	$93,277	$44.84	27
   20	Bluehawk Consulting	$91,371	$43.93

4. Writing a security technician job description

   A job description for a security technician role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a security technician job description:

   Security technician job description example

   Our Lead Technicians earn a competitive wage of up to $42/hour , based on experience. You would also be eligible for our solid benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, moving allowance, as well as a company vehicle . Ask about our signing bonus! This position will involve rapid advancement including assisting with Estimates, Project Management, Leadership, scheduling, Install/Service Management! If this sounds like the opportunity that you've been searching for, apply today!

   ABOUT GLOBAL SECURITY AND COMMUNICATION, INC.

   Global Security and Communication is committed to providing our customers with the highest level of technology for their security needs. We offer our customers home security, automation, business fire, CCTV, and security systems. Whether they're just looking for a system to protect their homes and loved ones or they're protecting 30,000 square feet of warehouse, we have the perfect system for them!

   In addition to providing our customers with the best service possible, we are happy to be of service to our team! We have created a great work environment where our employees are given the space to grow, adapt, and improve.

   QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SECURITY TECHNICIAN

   • 2+ years of experience
   • Valid driver's license and a good driving record
   • Ability to pass a background check and drug test

   A license is preferred, but not required. Are you dependable and hardworking? Do you have a positive, can-do attitude? Are you able to multitask and prioritize your responsibilities? Do you enjoy servicing and installing home security, automation, business fire, CCTV, and security systems? Are you friendly and service-oriented? Do you have good communication skills and the ability to express technical information in layman's terms? Do you take pride in your work? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

   ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

   If you feel that you would be right for this position, we want to meet you! Apply now with our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application !

   Location: 98444

   
   
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5. Post your job

   To find security technicians for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any security technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level security technicians with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your security technician job on Zippia to find and recruit security technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit security technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new security technician

   Once you've found the security technician candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new security technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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