At Vector Security We Think Big, Do the Right Thing, and Make a Difference Every Day! If this is how you like to work, we'd like to invite you to join our team as a Technical Services Representative!

We offer great benefits, a competitive salary, and growth opportunities. We think you'll find what you want here because what we do matters - to us, our customers, and most of all, our team members.

Location: Gainesville, VA

Summary:

Under general supervision and aided by internal and manufacturer knowledge bases a broad understanding of all security industry technology hardware and software to include but no limited to access, burg, fire, and video. The Technical Services Rep. will provide timely and accurate support via phone, email, or workflow applications to both internal and external personnel. Identify and provide solutions/tips to resolve common/known technology issues, document items for record, and provide next steps for support resolution. Train end users in proper use of their systems as needed.

What You'll Do:

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  Technical Support:
  
  
  
  • Review, process, and provide basic technical support for all inbound requests.
  
  
  • Create WOs based on technician need and outlined customer procedures.
  
  
  • Utilize established company guidelines and procedures, provide basic technical support for the installation and maintenance of equipment and setup of customer configurations.
  
  
  • Validate issues reported via vendor applications. May include providing basic user support/training to customers.
  
  
  
  


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  Research Requests:
  
  
  
  • Resolve support and research requests generated by internal teams or hardware monitoring within 24 hours of receipt.
  
  
  • Dynamics utilizing established company guidelines and procedures, vendor software, and knowledge bases. May include connecting to equipment remotely and/or contacting customer site personnel to triage or validate requests.
  
  
  
  


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  Update and Maintain Department Resources:
  
  
  
  • Assist with the gathering and upkeep of department resources such as customer equipment profiles, configuration databases, knowledge articles, and remote connection utilities,
  
  
  • Gather information and document based on support being performed.
  
  
  
  


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  Communication and Resolution:
  
  
  
  • Initiate next steps to complete requests to resolution.
  
  
  • Properly escalate unresolved issues to appropriate internal teams.
  
  
  • Utilize established customer procedures and deductive reasoning skills.
  
  
  • Identify and submit necessary requests for next steps to resolve or forward to the appropriate team for additional troubleshooting. This includes gathering necessary information for customer approvals, equipment repairs, and product returns.
  
  
  
  

What You'll Need:

• High School Degree or Equivalent.


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  >1 year of Helpdesk Experience:
  
  
  
  • <1 years of helpdesk support experience preferred.
  
  
  
  


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  Experience with Low Voltage, Security, and Surveillance Industry:
  
  
  
  • Experience with utilizing or troubleshooting physical security hardware is preferred.
  
  
  
  


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  Network Knowledge:
  
  
  
  • Basic networking and hardware experience preferred.
  
  
  
  


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  Microsoft Dynamics Experience:
  
  
  
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is preferred as work is flowed through this system.
  
  
  
  


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  Computer Literacy:
  
  
  
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft programs. Familiarity with Microsoft and Unix/Linux operating system a plus.
  
  
  
  


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  Organizational Skills:
  
  
  
  • Must have strong organizational skills to document support and maintain department resources.
  
  
  
  


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  Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
  
  
  
  • Must be able to intelligently communicate (verbal and written) to internal and external Customers and Management.
  
  
  
  


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  Deductive Reasoning Skills:
  
  
  
  • Must be able to listen, understand, breakdown information being provided, and provide accurate direction on what is needed to resolve technical issues.
  
  
  
  

What You'll Get:

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive "Total Rewards" package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• HSA/FSA programs


• Company paid life and AD&D insurance.


• Company paid short- and long-term disability.


• Voluntary benefit products


• 401k retirement savings plan after just 60 days


• 7 Company Holidays, plus 2 Floating holidays of your choice


• Paid Time Off


• Tuition reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Us:

We are the fourth largest security integrator in the country and have proudly been installing innovative security and smart automation solutions in homes and businesses for more than 50 years. Our purpose is to make our world more secure, connected, and empowered, one customer at a time.

Our Values:

• Win as a team.


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  Do the right thing.


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  Make a difference every day.


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  Get it done!


• Think big.

If you share these ideals, we'd love to hear from you!

Vector Security is a Drug-Free Workplace

Vector Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)