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About Us
For over five decades, Burnes Citadel Security Company has been a trusted, locally owned provider of security and life safety solutions throughout St. Louis and Southern Illinois. We are seeking an experienced Security Technician Supervisor to provide technical leadership, support our field technicians, and ensure quality workmanship.
Position Overview
This position is ideal for an experienced technician ready to take the next step into leadership. The Lead will oversee and mentor technicians, help with scheduling and technical issues, troubleshoot complex systems, and stay hands-on with installations and service as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise, support, and mentor security and life safety technicians
- Assist with technician scheduling, service calls, installations, and follow-up work
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for complex issues
- Install, program, service, and troubleshoot:
- Intrusion alarm systems
- Commercial fire alarm and life safety systems
- Access control and keyless entry systems
- IP camera and video surveillance systems
- Networked security systems, IP networks, switches, routers, wireless networks, and network-connected security equipment
- Assist with system design, equipment selection, and project requirements
- Review completed work and documentation for quality and accuracy
- Train technicians on equipment, procedures, troubleshooting, and customer service
- Communicate with customers and management regarding technical and service issues
- Ensure work follows NFPA, NEC, local codes, and company standards
What We Offer
- $70,000+ annual, depending on experience
- Stable weekday schedule
- Company vehicle, gas card, and uniforms
- 401(k) with company match
- Health benefits, paid time off, and holidays
- Locally based work with no overnight travel
- Supportive team environment
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience installing and servicing security and life safety systems
- Fire alarm experience, including installation, programming, testing, troubleshooting, and repair
- Experience with alarm, camera, access control, and networking systems
- Hands-on networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, routers, switches, and Wi-Fi
- Experience with IP cameras, NVRs/DVRs, and video management systems
- Experience with access control systems, card readers, keypads, door controllers, and electronic locks
- Experience with platforms such as Alarm.com, Honeywell, DMP, DSC, or similar
- Previous supervisory or lead technician experience preferred
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, organizational, and customer-service skills
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Must pass a background check
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're an experienced technician with strong fire alarm, security, camera, access control, networking, and leadership skills, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your career with Burnes Citadel Security Company.
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Who's Hiring
- Summit Fire & Security54
- Summit Fire Protection13
- Johnson Controls8
- Wachter6
- INNOVA NW4
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in fire and security engineer jobs.
- NICET Level II or higher certification in fire alarm systems or inspection and testing
- Experience designing, installing, or servicing fire alarm panels from major manufacturers such as Notifier, Simplex, or EST
- Familiarity with NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and IBC code requirements for fire and life safety systems
- State or jurisdiction-specific low-voltage or fire alarm contractor license
- Proficiency with access control, CCTV, and integrated security platforms such as Lenel or Software House
- Experience reading and redlining construction drawings, riser diagrams, and device layout plans
Tips for Your Fire and Security Engineer Job Search
List every certification on your resume
NICET certification level, CFPE designation, state fire alarm licenses, and low-voltage contractor credentials all appear in applicant tracking system filters. Spell them out in full and include the level number so automated screening doesn't pass you over.
Tailor your resume to the project type
A role at a hospital system wants suppression and clean-agent experience. A data center role wants VESDA and FM-200 familiarity. Rewrite your project highlights to mirror the building type named in the posting, not just the systems you know in general.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists fire and security engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read the specs behind the job posting
Many fire and security engineer postings are tied to a specific contract or facility upgrade. If the posting names the building, client, or system manufacturer, research that platform before your interview so you can speak to the actual scope of work.
Prepare a system commissioning walkthrough
Interviewers for these roles frequently ask you to walk through how you commission a panel from scratch or troubleshoot a zone fault. Practice narrating that process out loud, including how you document as-built conditions and handle AHJ sign-off.
Negotiate scope alongside salary
In this field, the type of projects you're assigned directly shapes your NICET advancement and future earning power. When you receive an offer, ask which system manufacturers and project scales you'll work on, not just the base pay, so you can assess long-term career value.
Fire and Security Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most fire and security engineers?
The companies hiring the most fire and security engineers right now include Summit Fire & Security, Summit Fire Protection, and Johnson Controls, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated around commercial construction activity and large facility management contracts.
How many fire and security engineer jobs are remote?
About 24% of fire and security engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most installation and commissioning work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are system design, CAD drafting, and project management roles that sit upstream of on-site fieldwork.
How do you become a fire and security engineer?
Most fire and security engineers start as low-voltage technicians or apprentices, learning wiring, device installation, and panel programming on the job. From there, earning a NICET Level I or II certification in fire alarm systems validates your technical knowledge to employers. Building experience across system types, gaining a state fire alarm license where required, and moving into design or project engineer roles typically follows over several years of field work.
How do you get hired as a fire and security engineer with little experience?
Entry points into fire and security engineering usually come through helper or technician apprentice roles with electrical or systems integration contractors, where on-the-job training is built into the position. Getting your NICET Level I before applying signals commitment even without field hours. Highlighting any hands-on experience with low-voltage wiring, home automation, or IT infrastructure on your resume gives hiring managers a reason to bring you in despite a limited fire-specific background.
What does the fire and security engineer interview process look like?
Most hiring processes for this role include an initial phone screen focused on certifications and system manufacturer experience, followed by a technical interview where you'll walk through a troubleshooting scenario or describe how you'd approach commissioning a specific system type. Some employers add a practical skills assessment or a site visit. For project engineer roles, expect questions about code compliance, submittal packages, and coordination with general contractors or authorities having jurisdiction.
Where can I find and apply to fire and security engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to fire and security engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications, system experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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