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CCTV Travel Technician - 100% Travel

TEKsystems, Jackson, MS, United States


Traveling Low‑Voltage / IP Camera Technician (100% Nationwide Travel)
Schedule: Overnight shifts

Travel: 100% nationwide (company vehicle provided)

Project: Large‑scale retail security camera rollout

Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Traveling Low‑Voltage / Cable Technicians to support a nationwide IP security camera deployment at commercial stores. Technicians will travel continuously across the U.S. as part of a four‑person team to install, cable, test, and validate IP camera systems per strict installation and field‑of‑view (FOV) requirements.

This role involves full end‑to‑end installation, documentation, and close‑out work in active retail environments.

Top Required Skills

Valid state driver’s license:

Required for 100% travel using a company vehicle

2+ years of IP camera installation experience:

Axis cameras preferred

Experience adjusting and validating camera field of view (FOV)

Blueprint and scope reading:

Ability to read installation scopes, diagrams, and blueprints

Interview will include blueprint review

Scissor lift experience:

Certification preferred

Key Responsibilities

Install Axis IP security cameras (35–38 per site)

Run and terminate CAT5e/CAT6 cabling to IDFs

Label, test, and organize cabling (Fluke preferred)

Mount cameras using Unistrut, conduit, and surface/ceiling mounts

Verify network connectivity and support configuration checks

Assist with FOV validation and make camera adjustments as required

Capture and upload:

Camera photos

Test results

Validation documentation

Upload close‑out documentation into ServiceNow

Follow all safety, PPE, and customer requirements

Work overnight shifts, typically four nights per store

Required Experience

2+ years in low‑voltage / structured cabling environments

Strong hands‑on experience with CAT5e/CAT6 installation and testing

IP camera installation experience (Axis preferred)

Comfortable working in:

IDFs

Ladders and scissor lifts

Basic networking knowledge and troubleshooting skills

Ability to travel 100% nationwide and work overnight schedules

Preferred Qualifications

Axis camera experience

Fluke testing or certification

Conduit bending / light EMT experience

Previous big‑box retail rollout experience

Experience using ServiceNow or similar systems

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Jackson, MS.

Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long‑term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Jackson,MS.

Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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