Flock Safety

Installation Technician - Austintown, OH

Youngstown, Ohio, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Public Safety, Security Technology, Community SafetyIndustries

Installation Technician

Salary: $52K Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: Remote

Position Overview

Flock Safety is seeking a results-driven and detail-oriented Installation Technician to join our Field Operations team. As the face of our company, you will be responsible for installing our cutting-edge technology solutions that help eliminate crime and keep communities safe. This role is crucial to our business success, requiring a strong work ethic, critical thinking, and excellent customer interaction skills.

Responsibilities

  • Install poles of varying lengths per install specifications, including digging holes of a minimum of 8” x 36”.
  • Mount solar panels on poles and attach external batteries to solar panels.
  • Affix license-plate reading cameras with PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) technology to poles and angle them to capture desired footage.
  • Work on both public and private roads, often on equipment 10-12’ high.
  • Regularly work with a bucket truck and/or ladder to work on equipment up to 30’ high.
  • Repair minor breaks in underground irrigation or private wiring.
  • Adhere to daily schedules by arriving prepared and completing work in a reasonable timeframe.
  • Provide installation pictures via the Flock field app on a mobile device.
  • Perform administrative tasks such as inventory management, reporting, continuing training, and receiving product shipments.
  • Perform all work in a safe and professional manner.
  • Meet with customers to discuss installation options and perform site surveys.
  • Interpret traffic control plan and permit drawings to identify proper installation locations for Flock devices.

Requirements

  • Physical Demands: Frequent/continuous bending, digging, reaching, climbing, squatting, sitting, standing, walking, driving, and independently lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Prior Experience (a plus):
    • Field work (construction, security systems, low voltage wiring, or similar).
    • Operating and driving a bucket truck.
    • Using a tow-behind compressor, stand-on skid steer (Toro Dingo), or ride-on skid steer (Bobcat) (training included).
  • Vehicle Comfort: Comfortable driving a work van (Ford Transit) and occasionally a 1-ton pickup truck (Ram 3500) or towing a small trailer.
  • Comfort with Heights: Must be comfortable working on and around ladders/heights.
  • Handyman Skills: Possess handyman-like experience, either personally or professionally.
  • Problem-Solving: Able to think on your feet and while using your hands.
  • Time Management: Strong time-management skills.

About Flock Safety

Flock Safety is an all-in-one technology solution dedicated to eliminating crime and enhancing community safety. Our intelligent platform empowers communities—including cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement agencies—to collaborate and build a safer future. Trusted across the country, our full-service, maintenance-free technology helps solve and deter crime, creating safer neighborhoods for everyone.

Our comprehensive and intelligent public safety platform provides actionable evidence to reduce crime in neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and entire cities. We are committed to transparency and privacy, transforming unbiased data into objective answers.

Flock offers a career-defining experience where you can make a real impact. While safety is our core mission, we foster a supportive remote environment that builds strong relationships. Our team thrives in a positive, inclusive culture that rewards a bias towards action.

We have secured over $700 million in venture capital from leading investors and have surpassed a $7.5 billion valuation. Flock is scaling intentionally, seeking talented individuals to help us achieve our goal of reducing crime in the United States by 25% within the next three years.

Skills

Installation
Technical Skills
Customer Interaction
Detail-Oriented
Work Ethic
Critical Thinking

Flock Safety

License plate reader cameras for crime prevention

About Flock Safety

Flock Safety provides a system aimed at enhancing public safety through crime prevention while ensuring privacy and reducing bias. The main product is a network of license plate reader cameras that capture essential vehicle information, which helps in solving crimes. These cameras utilize machine learning technology to ensure that the data collected is objective and ethically used. Flock Safety serves a variety of clients, including neighborhoods, businesses, and law enforcement agencies in over 1,000 cities. The company operates on a subscription model, where clients pay for the installation, maintenance, and access to data and analytics. This approach not only generates a steady revenue stream but also allows clients to benefit from ongoing updates and support. Flock Safety's goal is to create safer communities by providing effective crime prevention tools that respect individual privacy and foster trust between the public and law enforcement.

Atlanta, GeorgiaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$372.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Unlimited PTO
12 paid holidays
Fully-paid health benefits
16 weeks of parental leave
Work from home allowance
Learning & development stipend
Home office stipend

Risks

Privacy concerns may lead to legal challenges affecting ALPR technology operations.
Integration of drone technology may increase operational costs and financial strain.
Economic downturns could reduce client spending on subscription-based services.

Differentiation

Flock Safety integrates ALPR cameras with AI for unbiased crime-solving data.
The company offers a full-service, maintenance-free technology solution for public safety.
Flock Safety's platform combines community power to enhance safety across cities and businesses.

Upsides

Acquisition of Aerodome enhances drone technology for public safety solutions.
Partnership with MS2 expands AI Traffic Analytics capabilities for state agencies.
Solar-Powered Condor video solutions increase market penetration in infrastructure-lacking areas.

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