November 19, 2024

Security Systems Technician

Mid • On-site

$32 - $36/hr

Buffalo, NY

What to Expect

As a Security Systems Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational availability of Tesla's physical security systems. You will apply your technical skills to install, maintain, and repair our access control systems, surveillance cameras, and other low voltage physical security systems. Tesla's Technical Security Team is responsible for securing a complex mix of manufacturing, retail, and corporate facilities that provide a variety of physical and technical challenges. This role will be based at our Buffalo, NY location but will provide global support as needed to support Tesla's growth and mission.

What You’ll Do
  • Install, maintain, and repair access control systems, surveillance cameras, intrusion systems, and other physical security system components
  • Work closely with operations, production, information technology, global security, and other internal teams to procure, schedule, and install devices in fast-paced, production critical, environments
  • Collaborates with technical security team members to integrate security systems and installation plans
  • Survey new installations, create materials lists, and maintain on-site materials inventory
  • Identify opportunities to improve performance and reduce cost with physical security technology
  • Maintain system architecture documentation based on Tesla's technical security standards
  • Schedule and conduct technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM) surveys and inspections.
  • Proficient at bending and installing EMT conduit
  • Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of structured cabling systems
What You’ll Bring
  • 2+ years of experience installing, and maintaining technical security systems for corporate, manufacturing, and retail facilities
  • Able to lift and carry 75 lbs
  • Able to work at heights comfortably- ladders and lifts
  • Knowledge of low voltage electrical systems, video management systems, access control systems, and other technical security systems and devices 
  • Experience with industry standard installation tools and safety practices 
  • Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and navigate through an ambiguous environment; enjoys challenges
  • Highly organized, with solid time management skills and acute attention to detail preferred
  • Technical security system certifications (I.e., Gallagher, Genetec, BICSI) and/or related IT (i.e., CCNA) certifications preferred
  • Travel within the US as required, ~10%
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

    Expected Compensation

    • Equipment Maintenance Technician - $32.71 - $36.15/hour
    • Equipment Maintenance Technician - $35.30 - $41.03/hour
    • Equipment Maintenance Technician - $38.08 - $46.55/hour
    + cash and stock awards + benefits

    Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.