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Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Security Technician to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will install, program, system start-up/check-out, certify, and customer train on assigned projects including small to large projects that vary in complexity. As a Security Technician, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows.
Who You Are
You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Security Technician.
Who We Are
With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.
What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”
- Convergint's greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague-first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.
- Installs, programs, test, repairs, and services a variety of non-routine systems and equipment which may include security, fire alarm & life safety, and/or building automation. Colleague is key interface for the provision of technical support and training for the customer and as such is accountable for maximizing customer satisfaction. Refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.
- Reads basic blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures; Interprets manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams, and repairs equipment, utilizing knowledge of electronics and using standard test instruments and hand tools.
- Operates systems to demonstrate equipment, commission new systems, analyze performance and identify malfunctions. Writes a variety of non-routine programs for systems.
- Acts as “our customer’s best service provider” at all times thereby ensuring Convergint Technologies is the customer’s first choice for service.
- Consults with engineering personnel to resolve unusual problems in system operation, maintenance, and warranty work.
- May advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, installation techniques and standards as well as suggestions for product improvements.
- Executes most of the technical aspects of multiple projects with varying timelines and budgets including programming, graphics development, start-up, certification testing, customer training, close-out documentation, and on-going technical support etc.
- Identifies potential project risks, communicates to appropriate parties and assist in the development and implementation of strategies to minimize impact and to control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
- Works closely with the Project Manager and/or Operations Manager and assists in the overall coordination of specific projects; makes recommendations regarding quality of work and potential changes in scope, and identifies ways to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
- Using technical knowledge, skills and experience, acts as a mentor to less experienced staff. May supervise workers in testing, tuning, and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum operating performance.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
What You’ll Need
- Exceptional customer focus and ability to work under pressure; ability to maintain awareness of and seek to meet the needs and wants of the customer without being prompted.
- Solid technical skills and experience fire alarm systems, and/or electronic security systems.
- Solid programming skills and proven ability to troubleshoot problems and look for solutions.
- To be a self-starter and work well with minimal supervision.
- Solid mechanical and electrical aptitude (e.g. works with a variety of hand and power tools such as drill, screwdriver, wire stripper, hacksaw, crimper) and ability to read blueprints and drawings; solid math skills (for some positions, this may include calculating area, velocity, resistance, voltage, etc.).
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Solid organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Advanced computer skills including familiarity with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and proficient in other relevant applications.
- A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to travel locally to jobsites on a regular basis. Minimal overnight travel may be required.
Company Benefits
Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which all individuals are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits:
- 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
- Fun & Laughter Day Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
- Life insurance & Disability Plan
- Wellness Program
- 401K Matching Plan
- Colleague Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive salary and compensation plan
- Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
- Corporate Social Responsibility Day
- Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
- Paid parental leave
Requirements
Education: High School/GED or equivalent experience
Minimum Experience: 3-5 years relevant
Preferred Experience: (but not required):
- Relevant field service
- Certifications: Product-specific certifications, Industry-specific certifications and/or licenses, Software House, Lenel, Genetec, Avigilon, AMAG, Milestone or ONSSI, AXIS
Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Security Technician to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will install, program, system start-up/check-out, certify, and customer train on assigned projects including small to large projects that vary in complexity. As a Security Technician, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows.
Who You Are
You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Security Technician.
Who We Are
With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.
What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”
- Convergint's greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague-first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.
- Installs, programs, test, repairs, and services a variety of non-routine systems and equipment which may include security, fire alarm & life safety, and/or building automation. Colleague is key interface for the provision of technical support and training for the customer and as such is accountable for maximizing customer satisfaction. Refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.
- Reads basic blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures; Interprets manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams, and repairs equipment, utilizing knowledge of electronics and using standard test instruments and hand tools.
- Operates systems to demonstrate equipment, commission new systems, analyze performance and identify malfunctions. Writes a variety of non-routine programs for systems.
- Acts as “our customer’s best service provider” at all times thereby ensuring Convergint Technologies is the customer’s first choice for service.
- Consults with engineering personnel to resolve unusual problems in system operation, maintenance, and warranty work.
- May advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, installation techniques and standards as well as suggestions for product improvements.
- Executes most of the technical aspects of multiple projects with varying timelines and budgets including programming, graphics development, start-up, certification testing, customer training, close-out documentation, and on-going technical support etc.
- Identifies potential project risks, communicates to appropriate parties and assist in the development and implementation of strategies to minimize impact and to control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
- Works closely with the Project Manager and/or Operations Manager and assists in the overall coordination of specific projects; makes recommendations regarding quality of work and potential changes in scope, and identifies ways to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
- Using technical knowledge, skills and experience, acts as a mentor to less experienced staff. May supervise workers in testing, tuning, and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum operating performance.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
What You’ll Need
- Exceptional customer focus and ability to work under pressure; ability to maintain awareness of and seek to meet the needs and wants of the customer without being prompted.
- Solid technical skills and experience fire alarm systems, and/or electronic security systems.
- Solid programming skills and proven ability to troubleshoot problems and look for solutions.
- To be a self-starter and work well with minimal supervision.
- Solid mechanical and electrical aptitude (e.g. works with a variety of hand and power tools such as drill, screwdriver, wire stripper, hacksaw, crimper) and ability to read blueprints and drawings; solid math skills (for some positions, this may include calculating area, velocity, resistance, voltage, etc.).
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Solid organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Advanced computer skills including familiarity with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and proficient in other relevant applications.
- A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to travel locally to jobsites on a regular basis. Minimal overnight travel may be required.
Company Benefits
Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which all individuals are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits:
- 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
- Fun & Laughter Day Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
- Life insurance & Disability Plan
- Wellness Program
- 401K Matching Plan
- Colleague Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive salary and compensation plan
- Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
- Corporate Social Responsibility Day
- Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
- Paid parental leave
Requirements
Education: High School/GED or equivalent experience
Minimum Experience: 3-5 years relevant
Preferred Experience: (but not required):
- Relevant field service
- Certifications: Product-specific certifications, Industry-specific certifications and/or licenses, Software House, Lenel, Genetec, Avigilon, AMAG, Milestone or ONSSI, AXIS
Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Project Specialist
Translate your credentials into PERM language
Your degree and job titles need to map cleanly to the DOL's occupational classification before PERM begins. Pull your O*NET profile for Project Specialist to confirm which education and experience requirements support the EB-2 or EB-3 category your employer will file under.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Not every company that hires Project Specialists has navigated the PERM labor certification process before. Filter your search to employers who have filed I-140 petitions for similar roles, since first-time sponsors often underestimate the recruitment documentation DOL requires.
Search for sponsoring roles using Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you filter Project Specialist openings specifically by green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with EB-2 or EB-3 filings. Use it to build a shortlist before you start outreach.
Clarify the PERM job description before signing
The duties listed in your offer letter must match what DOL approves in the PERM application almost exactly. Ask your prospective employer to share the draft job description early, because discrepancies between the PERM filing and your actual role can invalidate the petition.
Check your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
Once your I-140 is approved, your wait for an immigrant visa number depends on your country of birth, not citizenship. Use the monthly Visa Bulletin from USCIS to track your priority date before accepting a role, especially if you were born in India or China.
Confirm your employer's prevailing wage calculation
DOL requires employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for your specific location and job level before PERM is approved. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself to verify the wage level your employer is filing under matches the role's actual responsibilities.
Green Card Project Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Project Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 when the role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business, engineering, or IT. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree or when the employer can demonstrate the role involves work well above a standard bachelor's level. The employer's attorney typically determines the category based on the actual job duties and minimum requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Project Specialists?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 new visas per year, subject to a lottery. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual cap on the number of petitions filed, though immigrant visa numbers are limited by country of birth. The PERM process also takes longer than an H-1B filing, but the outcome is permanent residency rather than a two or three year work authorization period.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for this role?
Your employer files the PERM application with DOL after completing a mandatory recruitment period to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. DOL reviews the application and, if approved, your employer then files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Only after I-140 approval can you apply for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa, so the full process typically spans one to three years before any permanent residency decision.
How do I find Project Specialist jobs where the employer is already willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search Project Specialist openings filtered by employers with a track record of sponsoring employment-based green cards. That matters because PERM is resource-intensive, and employers unfamiliar with the process often decline to sponsor even when they legally could. Starting your search with employers who have done it before significantly shortens the negotiation stage.
Can my employer start PERM while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes, and many Project Specialists do exactly that. There's no requirement to wait until your H-1B is near expiration before beginning PERM. Starting early is practical because H-1B extensions beyond the standard six-year limit are available once your I-140 is approved or your PERM has been pending for 365 days, giving you continued work authorization while the green card process runs its course.