Electrical Security Technician at CRI in McLean, VA

At CRI, we are more than a workplace — we are a mission-driven, forward-thinking team shaping the future of secure and efficient operations across government and commercial sectors. As a minority-owned and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over 30 years of experience, we specialize in delivering enterprise management systems, integrated physical and cybersecurity solutions and cutting-edge IT services, that elevate performance and ensure compliance. We thrive on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, offering exciting opportunities to develop and deploy transformative technologies that support national and global organizations.

CRI has an immediate opening for an Electrical Security Technician to join our team and is actively seeking a Master Electrician who wish to leverage their electrical expertise by expanding into the government and commercial physical security field.

Qualifications

• This role will require electrical responsibilities, so experience in the electrical trades and trade specific license/certification is a must.
• Master Electrician license for Virginia is required.
• Knowledge and experience with access control, video and intrusion detection systems is a plus.
• QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE - A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Knowledge and minimal experience with access control, video and intrusion detection systems is a plus.
• Should be knowledgeable in the safe and proper use of the following tools: ladders, lifts, basic hand tools, voltmeter, pneumatic and manual conduit bending tools, corded and cordless power tools, Lockout/Tagout, safety goggles, ear protection and fire extinguisher.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as load balancing, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations.
• Have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format.
• Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Responsibilities

• An Electrical Security Technician will be responsible to assist in the hands-on installation and maintenance of physical security systems and devices for the safe, efficient, and proper operations in federal government facilities.
• Electrical Security Technician will serve as a subject matter expert for the installation team for minor electrical needs such as power sources, wiring, conduit installation, etc.
• Assist with the development and improvement work instructions, SOP's and operational procedures for security installations.
• Performs visual and operational inspection of associated equipment and interprets specifications, blueprints and job standards to perform assigned duties.
• Determines and/or assists with analyzing and resolving work problems and achieving work goals.
• Must be comfortable and flexible enough to work with a wide-ranging and changing scope of responsibilities while adhering to the constraints of procedures put in place to minimize the risk for human error.
• Team player with the desire to foster teamwork to help create a positive working environment.
• Complies with all policies and procedures established for the building, including safe storage, usage, and disposal of materials while maintaining a clean and safe workplace.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Advanced computer skills including familiarity with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and proficient in other relevant applications.

*This position requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a government clearance.

Core work hours are 6:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Government holidays, at multiple customer sites or at CRI HQ.