Job description
At Digi Security Systems, People Are Our Purpose. We design, install, and service lifesaving security technology with unwavering care — protecting students, communities, and lives across the communities we serve. Our partners and our people are at the center of everything we do.
** Mission **
Digi Security Systems designs, installs, and services lifesaving security technology that protects students, communities, and lives. The Tech Development Specialist delivers hands-on, in-person technical and cultural training for Digi technicians and subcontractors in Dallas. This team member will ensure every technician is field-ready, skilled to Digi's installation standards, and equipped to deliver five-star service to our partners from day one.
** Key Responsibilities **
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Onboarding and Foundational Training Delivery
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Deliver in-person orientation sessions covering installation standards, wiring, programming basics, and safety protocols for all new Dallas technicians and subcontractors.
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Conduct a structured skills assessment for every new hire within their first two weeks and build a documented individual development plan.
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Review progress against individual plans at 30, 60, and 90 days, updating milestones based on real performance data.
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Spearhead the Safety Deputy Program
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Maintain and enhance the Safety Deputy Program to identify, train, and empower Safety Deputies within technician teams to reinforce a daily safety culture.
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Implement monthly safety audits and feedback loops to ensure consistent execution and continuous improvement across all sites.
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Ongoing & In-Field Training Execution
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Conduct regular in-field ride-alongs and job-site training sessions to reinforce technical quality across all experience levels.
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Observe and correct installation, wiring, and programming practices in real time, responding to field issues and callbacks with targeted coaching.
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Improve Technician Compliance, Readiness, and Team Operations
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Design and implement tools (e.g., dashboards, checklists, digital trackers) to streamline daily tasks, certification tracking, and readiness reviews.
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Launch recurring training cadences and cross-training programs to enhance technician agility, reduce downtime, and boost on-the-job confidence.
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Define and Scale Technical Standards
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Create detailed, version-controlled documentation for key technician procedures and best practices, ensuring clarity and consistency across all teams.
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Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to pilot and roll out new standards, incorporating field feedback and updating SOPs accordingly.
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Support Operations leaders in evaluating and leveling technician candidates via field assessments before offers are extended, providing documented hiring feedback.
** Qualifications **
- Degree in Training and Development, Technical Education, or a related field (preferred).
- OSHA 10/30 Certified, Lift Certifications and industry trainings.
- 5+ years of experience in training, technical instruction, or technician development, preferably in low-voltage, AV, commercial security systems, or structured cabling industries.
- Strong understanding of safety standards, compliance, and technical workflows in a security & field-based environment.
- Proficiency with tools like ConnectWise, SiteOwl, various dashboards and other digital trackers for project management and documentation.
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to engage diverse audiences and build trust.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
- 30 hours PTO plus 2 weeks vacation accrual rate
- 3 weeks vacation accrual rate after first year of employment
- 9 company-wide paid holidays throughout the year
- 401k plan w/corporate matching structure
- Full health benefits offered: medical, dental and vision
- Included life insurance, additional available for purchase
- Accident/critical illness insurance available for purchase
- Required training/licensing paid for by company
- Voluntary professional development opportunities
- Company laptop, company phone, uniforms and gear
- Yearly stipend for steel-toed boots and work pants
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift/move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work from ladders or man lifts at extended heights.
- Must be comfortable standing and walking for long periods of time and lifting boxes of various weights.
- Must be able to use a computer with reasonable accommodations.
- Must have a current, valid driver's license in the state of which you are applying and have the ability to meet our company driving standards.
Disclaimer: This job description is not all encompassing of job responsibilities and is not in any way a binding document. It does not affect the at-will nature of employment at Digi Security Systems.
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