Security Technician at The J. Paul Getty Trust – Los Angeles and Malibu, California

Security Technician

US-CA-Los Angeles and Malibu

Job ID: 2026-4741
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Security
Getty

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Security Operations Manager, the Security Technician will join a team of technical staff who are responsible for the timely installation and maintenance of a variety of state-of-the-art security systems and related components across Getty locations in Los Angeles. We are looking for an individual with knowledge and experience in maintaining one or more of the following technical areas: closed circuit television (CCTV), radio communication systems, access intrusion systems, access programming, and commercial locksmithing, to serve as a technician in the field. This role will be exposed to all areas of technical support and may perform routine duties in relation to any of the specialty areas above. The Security Technician may assist with larger-scale projects as assigned, which may include being a point of contact for vendors/contractors.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of sophisticated security systems to daily assignments and larger projects, in the areas of CCTV, access intrusion alarms, access programming, radio communications and commercial locksmithing.

• Maintains inventory of hardware, performs routine audits and preventative maintenance of all required equipment.

  CCTV:
  Installs, maintains, and assists in the deployment of Getty security systems, including but not limited to the following:

  Install new monitors/desktops and cameras interior and exterior locations

  Check and replace cameras on regular schedule to verify presence of video stream

  Replace field network switches in partnership with GDI and troubleshoot camera feeds that are malfunctioning

  Access Intrusion Systems:
  Replace and test functionality of field devices including motion detectors, contacts, etc.

  Install, replace, and test field devices including card readers, motion detectors, etc.

  Install/program field panels, pull low voltage cable for device installation

  Install and maintain display case alarm devices

  Conduct preventive maintenance of access to intrusion devices and systems
  
  Radio Communication Systems:
  Maintain service portable radios for all stakeholders

  Monitor status of radio repeaters, coordinate service in partnership with GDI

  Program portable radios with talk groups

  Maintain inventory of hardware

  Diagnose and troubleshoot system faults, wiring issues and component failures.
  
  Locksmithing:
  Duplicate keys, assembling key sets, replace lock cylinders and issue/retrieve keys

  Install/replace full mortise locksets and panic hardware

  Enter/delete records in key database

  Basic lock assembly adjustments and lubrication

  Enter key sets in SKD System

  Pin lock cylinders

  Install, maintain, replace card readers, electrified locksets and hinges

  Coordinate with Facilities for repair/replacement of doors

  Change safe combinations as needed

Qualifications

• High School/GED
• Minimum 2-3 years related experience with security systems, and low voltage awareness
• Certification in area of specialization is preferred for CCTV, Radios, Locksmith, and Access Control
• Certification in low voltage is preferred
• Prior experience with IP address configuration and server connectivity for CCTV and Security Access Control, are preferred
• Training in basic electronics and computers