Jimmy Cox
Reno,NV
Summary
Resourceful Security Technician known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting with adeptness in electronic security systems, access control, and network technologies. Excel at problem-solving, time management, and clear communication to ensure security measures are effectively implemented and maintained.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Technician
TEKsystems
Reno, NV
09.2025 - Current
- Installed security cameras, card readers, door contacts, fire alarms, and other various systems in commercial properties such as data centers, and a warehouse.
- Assessed client security needs to determine optimal camera coverage.
- Tested equipment, connections and signals to verify system functionality.
- Inspected fire and security alarm systems for both commercial and residential customers.
- Planned security installations by surveying locations, laying out equipment and reading site plans.
- Trained junior technicians on installation procedures, utilizing equipment like boom lifts, flukes, and safety protocols, enhancing team competency.
- Installed and configured routers, switches, and other network devices to ensure secure data transmission.
- Identified and addressed process improvement opportunities for enhanced operational performance.
Telecommunications Technician
U.S. Navy
08.2021 - 08.2025
- Assembled and installed communication equipment, including data and telephone lines, wiring, switching equipment, power apparatus, and network infrastructure; replaced and installed three antennas to maintain VHF and UHF communication circuits and successfully led efforts to replace one HF coupler.
- Test newly installed, repaired or updated equipment to ensure functionality and compliance with specifications, using diagnostic tools and technical observation. Assisted other personnel after working hours to repair and test their antenna, as needed, demonstrating dedication to results and teamwork.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure operational readiness and identify potential issues before failure; reported 50+ potential issues for various equipment and performed preventative maintenance, ensuring USS New York and its crew remained continuously ready for missions.
- Diagnose and correct equipment problems using test meters, circuit diagrams, and technical manuals to isolate faults and determine corrective action. For example, fixed wiring issues for overhead lighting in a space by diagramming the network and ensuring all wiring was correct.
- Communicate routinely with command centers and control facilities to receive instructions, coordinate service restoration, and report equipment status. Responded to 50+ network failures, restoring the ship's network servers by coordinating with other personnel and command centers on the USS New York, minimizing the downtime that networks are unavailable.
- Climbed poles and ladders and entered confined areas such as manholes and cable vaults to install, maintain, or inspect equipment; completed 300 man hours of maintenance checks and achieved 100% compliance on 35 spot checks, ensuring proper maintenance and operational equipment.
- Naval Station Norfolk and USS New York
Education
Occupational Health And Safety
Johnson Controls Security Solutions Llc
09.2025 - 09.2025
U.S. Navy Telecommunications Technician "A" School
Pensacola, Florida High School Diploma -
Battle Mountain Highschool
Battle Mountain, NVSkills
- Security system installation
- Access control system installation
- Programing and setup
- Team Leading
- Technical training
- Team collaboration
- Infrastructure support
- Problem-solving aptitude
- System diagnostics
- Troubleshooting
- Adaptability
- Communication skills
- Cable pulling
- Equipment tracking
- Wiring installations
- Risk assessment
Qualifications And Training
- 745A Information Systems Technician
- H0A1 Information Systems Technician (IT) (BL-0)
- Digital Modular Radio (DMR) AN/USC-61(C) Operator
- UHF Narrowband Satcom Systems Operator
- Tactical Transmitter/Receiver/Transceiver Operator
- Communications Security (COMSEC) Equipment Operator
- Help Desk Technician
- Personnel Working Aloft
- Basic Firefighting
- First-Aid and Rescue
Timeline
Security Technician
TEKsystems
09.2025 - Current
Occupational Health And Safety
Johnson Controls Security Solutions Llc
09.2025 - 09.2025
Telecommunications Technician
U.S. Navy
08.2021 - 08.2025
U.S. Navy Telecommunications Technician "A" School
High School Diploma -
Battle Mountain Highschool