Access Control Technician

Access Control Technician – Phoenix Metro Area

Location: Phoenix, Goodyear, Glendale, Chandler & Scottsdale, AZ
Pay: $25–$35/hr, depending on experience
Projects: Commercial & Data Center | Local, On-Site Work

Outsource is hiring experienced Access Control Technicians for local commercial and data center projects throughout the Phoenix metro area.

We’re looking for hands-on installers who can handle security installations from cable pulls and terminations to device mounting, door hardware, and testing. If you take pride in clean wiring, accurate installations, and dependable workmanship, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Install and wire access control systems, including card readers, electric strikes, mag locks, door contacts, request-to-exit (REX) devices, controllers, panels, and power supplies.
• Install, mount, aim, wire, and connect CCTV/IP cameras and related surveillance equipment.
• Pull, route, support, dress, label, and terminate low-voltage cabling for access control and camera systems.
• Complete reader, panel, controller, door hardware, power supply, and network cable terminations.
• Drill and prepare doors and frames for electronic security hardware as required.
• Read and follow wiring diagrams, device layouts, door schedules, and installation drawings.
• Test device operation and troubleshoot wiring, connection, and installation issues.
• Maintain organized cable pathways, clean enclosures, accurate labeling, and professional finish work.
• Coordinate with leads, project managers, site contacts, and other trades.
• Follow site safety, security, and quality requirements.

What we’re looking for

• Previous hands-on experience installing access control systems is required.
• Experience installing card readers, electric strikes, mag locks, and related access control devices.
• Experience installing CCTV/IP camera systems.
• Proficiency in pulling, routing, labeling, and terminating relevant low-voltage cabling.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and complete device and panel terminations accurately.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic wiring, power, connection, and device issues.
• Reliable transportation to assigned job sites throughout the Phoenix metro area.
• Dependable attendance, professional communication, and attention to detail.
• Comfort working on ladders, lifts, and active commercial or data center job sites.

Preferred experience

• Experience with Honeywell, Lenel, Hikvision, or other leading security system brands.
• Previous commercial or data center installation experience.
• Experience drilling and preparing doors and frames for electronic hardware.
• System programming, configuration, testing, or commissioning experience.

Pay and local opportunities

• $25–$35/hr, based on relevant installation experience and technical ability. Leads could potentially make more.
• Local opportunities in Phoenix, Goodyear, Glendale, Chandler, and Scottsdale.
• Commercial and data center projects available.
• Opportunities to put your cabling, access control, CCTV, and door hardware skills to work across varied installations.

Apply with your resume highlighting the access control systems, camera brands, and door hardware you have installed. Include your preferred work areas within the Phoenix metro.

Outsource is the largest staffing firm in the nation specializing in the placement of low voltage and electrical talent. We deploy crews of qualified technicians to electrical and low voltage contractors on a temporary basis in all 50 states, and we fill hundreds of permanent job openings directly with our clients each year. Outsource has been in business since 1998 with 24 locations across the nation. The company's headquarters is located in Los Angeles, California.