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# Charleston New Construction Technician at CPI Security

- **Company:** CPI Security
- **Location:** Charleston South Carolina, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-09-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cpisecurity/jobs/4713164006

## Job description

As a New Construction Security Installation Technician, you will often be the first point of contact between CPI and our customers. In addition to providing quality installation services, you will establish rapport with customers and use your expertise to identify opportunities to add products and services to their security system. Above all, you will ensure complete customer satisfaction with both their new system and the installation process.

What’s In It For You!

- Aggressive pay that includes hourly paid training, and 100% uncapped commission after training is completed.
- PLUS career mobility. This is more than a job!
- Off every other weekend!
- Company fuel card, company equipment provided (i.e. iphone, ipad)…BE IN CONTROL OF YOUR INCOME!
- Comprehensive and on-going paid training when you start. WE INVEST IN YOU!
- Engaging and fun company culture that’s made up of diverse people.
- Volunteer and community engagement opportunities. CPI partners with organizations that share our mission to save and improve lives, particularly focusing on underserved communities.
- Great medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability and life insurance options.
- Company paid holidays, floating holiday and paid time off (PTO).
- 401(k) plan with competitive company match.
- Education assistance – we encourage & support our employees who want to improve their skills and further their education for advancement.
- Birthday and Work Anniversary Rewards, PLUS a Rolex watch at 10 years of service!

## Responsibilities

- Installing new construction residential security systems accurately and efficiently
- Meeting or exceeding performance goals on a consistent basis
- Performing initial walkthrough of home to determine the optimal system configuration, and to identify upselling opportunities
- Keeping the customer informed at all times of what the installation process will entail, whether walls will need to be drilled in order to run wiring, etc.
- Performing needs analysis with customers and designing a system that meets those needs
- Connecting in-home system up to our central monitoring system, activating system and performing customer demonstration
- Maintaining good administrative responsibility by submitting billing and payroll paperwork in a timely and accurate manner
- Ensuring the highest level of safety and responsibility in order to avoid injury, property damage or loss of unused materials
- Providing exceptional customer service at all times
- Consulting with management on any issues or concerns
- Cleaning up work area thoroughly following installation
- Maintaining all company equipment, including truck, tools, inventory, etc.
- Maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor at all times

## Qualifications

- High School diploma or equivalent; electronics/electrical/HVAC/technical training at trade school or community college, a plus
- Good sales skills, particularly with strong upselling and closing abilities
- Mechanical aptitude
- Strong customer service skills
- Commitment to safety
- Ability to work effectively both on an individual basis and as part of a team
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- High energy, fun and positive attitude
- Schedule flexibility and the ability to work weekend
- Thorough understanding of alarm systems (user interaction, troubleshooting, etc.) a plus
- Cable installation, telecom, or low voltage environment experience, a plus

## About CPI Security

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: CPI Security is a regional, full-service residential and commercial security provider offering monitored alarm systems, smart home integration, and 24/7 real-time response across the Southeastern United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped/family-owned)
- **Headquarters**: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
- **Founded**: 1991
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed on available sources

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Electronic Security / Home & Business Security Systems / Monitoring Services
- **Target customers**: Residential homeowners, commercial businesses, and new construction developers in the Southeast (primarily North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Your Safety, Our Mission” — focused on helping and protecting others, with a commitment to customers, communities, and first responders throughout the Southeast.

## Products & Services
- **Residential Security Systems**: Customizable packages including 24/7 monitoring, smart cameras, sensors, and smart home integration. All packages include free professional installation.
- **Commercial Security Systems**: Tailored security solutions for businesses, including installation and service.
- **Real-Time Response (Real-Time Response℠)**: Proprietary monitoring service featuring real, local people (not just AI) who proactively safeguard homes and respond immediately to alerts.
- **Smart Home Integration**: AI-powered monitoring systems integrated with smart home technology (e.g., cameras, door locks, automation).
- **Flexible Payment Options**: Equipment can be purchased upfront or financed via monthly plans.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Over 230,000 customers; one of the nation’s top 10 largest security providers; over 750 employees (as of 2026)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly disclosed (private). Key partnerships include local first responders and communities.
- **Growth Signals**: Expanded from 10 employees and 300 customers in 1991 to 750+ employees and 230,000+ customers; named SDM Dealer of the Year (twice), Central Station of the Year, and Marvel Award winner; recognized as one of the Carolinas’ Top 25 Best Places to Work; The Monitoring Association named CPI Security 2023 Enterprise Monitoring Center of the Year.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Real-Time Response℠**: Differentiator of having real, local people monitoring and responding to alarms, not just AI or call centers. This human-in-the-loop approach is positioned as superior care and faster response times.
- **Regional Focus**: Branches throughout the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Georgia enable local knowledge, faster on-site response, and personalized service.
- **Award-Winning Excellence**: Industry-recognized for alarm response times, technology, and customer service. SDM Dealer of the Year (twice) and Enterprise Monitoring Center of the Year (2023).
- **Free Professional Installation**: A key customer perk that lowers friction for adoption.
- **Long-Standing Reputation**: Founded in 1991, providing decades of trust and stability in a competitive market.

## Strategic Focus
- **Growth & Expansion**: Continuing to expand its regional footprint across the Southeast (currently in NC, SC, TN, GA) with active hiring for sales, installation, and support roles in new and existing markets.
- **Technology Innovation**: Investing in cutting-edge, AI-powered monitoring systems and smart home integration to stay ahead of industry trends and evolving threats.
- **Customer Retention & Lifecycle**: Actively hiring for roles like Marketing Manager – Customer Retention & Lifecycle and Customer Retention Manager, indicating a focus on long-term customer value and reducing churn.
- **Operational Excellence**: Prioritizing fast alarm response times, professional installation, and exceptional customer service as core operational pillars.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Recognition**: Consistently ranked as one of the Carolinas’ Top 25 Best Places to Work. Emphasizes a supportive, community-focused environment.
- **Benefits**: Competitive salary, 401(k) match, wellness program with incentives, education assistance, professional development, paid volunteer time, charitable giving, team events, birthday and work anniversary recognition.
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office roles available depending on position (e.g., corporate roles in Charlotte, field roles across the region). Hands-on work with cutting-edge security technology (AI, smart home systems).
- **Community Impact**: Employees get paid volunteer time off to participate in charitable activities. The company is deeply embedded in the communities it serves.
- **Career Growth**: Opportunities for advancement across corporate (marketing, finance, HR, IT, product), sales, customer support, installation, and service roles. Active hiring for senior roles (e.g., Product Owner, Corporate Controller, FP&A Director, Senior Data Engineer).
- **Engineering & Tech Roles**: Hiring for Salesforce Engineer, Senior Data Engineer, Product Owner, HR Data & Systems Specialist — indicating a growing tech and data team.

## Sources
1. [cpisecurity.com - Home Page](https://cpisecurity.com/)
2. [cpisecurity.com - About / The CPI Story](https://cpisecurity.com/the-cpi-story/)
3. [cpisecurity.com - Careers Page](https://cpisecurity.com/about/careers/)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io - CPI Security Jobs](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cpisecurity)

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