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CPI Security

Custom home security and automation solutions

New Construction Security System Technician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
$45k - $60k+ 100% uncapped commissions
Entry
Charleston, SC, USA
In Person
Building TradesElectrical

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; technical training in electronics, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, or a related field is a plus.
  • Strong sales skills, including upselling and closing techniques.
  • Customer service skills and a commitment to safety.
  • Mechanical aptitude and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Flexibility to work weekends.
  • A solid understanding of wiring and electronic systems, with attention to detail.
  • Communication skills, familiarity with electrical building codes, and proficiency using power tools.
Responsibilities
  • Install and repair electrical wiring for low-voltage systems, including alarm, security, fiber optic, and Cat 5 cabling.
  • Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams to determine installation locations and methods.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot problems in low-voltage systems to ensure functionality and safety.
  • Install residential home security solutions and offer additional products to customers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Technical training in electronics, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, or a related field.

About the company

CPI Security designs, installs, monitors, and services customized home security and automation systems in the Southeast. Customers get a full in-house solution, from initial design to ongoing monitoring and maintenance, rather than outsourcing parts of the service. The products work as integrated security systems with sensors, automation features, and a monitoring center that watches for alerts and responds to incidents, while technicians handle installation and service. CPI distinguishes itself by handling every step of the process in-house, offering local expertise and a strong culture focused on giving back to the community, competitive employee benefits, and a track record of growth. The company's goal is to protect homes and improve daily living through reliable security and automation, serving the fastest-growing security market in the Southeast.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Charlotte, North Carolina

Founded

1976

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What believers are saying

  • July 22, 2025 Fourth Circuit upheld CPI’s $189.7 million Vivint verdict.
  • That ruling funds corrective advertising, legal spending, and channel defense for years.
  • Lumos bundling can raise household ARPU across Southeast markets through 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Vivint’s deceptive-sales fight started in 2020, proving CPI’s customer base is contestable.
  • CPI’s model depends on high-touch installation and monitoring, making margin expansion difficult.
  • A future dispute or sales-channel misstep can trigger another customer-poaching wave and brand damage.

What makes CPI Security unique

  • CPI Security combines monitored alarm systems with inTouch app and SmartHub hardware.
  • August 2023 Lumos partnership bundles Southeast fiber internet with CPI smart-home security.
  • CPI’s 2021 panic button and 2022 SmartHub upgrades deepen emergency-response stickiness.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Phone/Internet Stipend

Company News

SDM Magazine
Aug 2nd, 2023
CPI Security partners with Lumos to offer Fiber Internet in the Southeast

CPI Security announced a partnership with high-speed fiber internet provider Lumos to offer homeowners in the Southeast with Wi-Fi that will better support their customized smart home security systems.

CPI Security
Jul 31st, 2023
CPI Security & Charlotte Knights host 3rd annual youth baseball Clinic

CPI Security is partnering with the Charlotte Knights to host the third-annual Safe at Home Play Ball!

Security Sales & Integration
Jun 12th, 2023
CPI Security Captures 2023 Police Dispatch Quality Award

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — CPI Security has been named winner of the 2023 Police Dispatch Quality Award for its commitment to and results in reducing false alarm dispatches.

CPI Security
Apr 26th, 2023
CPI Security Wins 2023 TMA Monitoring Center of the Year | CPI Security®

CPI Security is proud to be named 2023 Monitoring Center of the Year.

CPI Security
Dec 7th, 2022
NC Family Uses CPI Security In-App Panic Button During Medical Emergency | CPI Security®

CPI Security released the in-app panic button in 2021 to provide its customers with another way to call for help.