Remote Technical Alarm Specialist

Company Overview:


ADT has been in the business of helping save lives since 1874. As the #1 smart home security provider in the U.S., we help protect and connect families, businesses and larger commercial customer every day. Our continuous innovation, advanced technology and strategic partnerships deliver products and services that help protect life and valuables, whether at home, your business or on the go. And as times change, so do we. Above all, our mission is clear: we help save lives for a living. Looking for a career where you can make a real impact? Join our team today and put purpose behind your paycheck. #WeAreADT ​

Check out more about life at ADT here.

Now hiring in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Remote Technical Alarm Specialists are responsible for supporting Installation and/or Servicing customer alarm equipment while providing an awarding wining customer experience leveraging world class tools and technology. In this remote technical role, you will provide over-the-phone assistance troubleshooting and installing equipment via remote scheduled appointments to new and existing ADT customers. Our goal is to provide support for our customers’ needs remotely while offering peace of mind in assisting customers with protecting what matters most to them.

Key Responsibilities:

  • This role focuses on engaging with customers to understand their security needs and recommending products that enhance their home’s safety. Success is driven by your ability to actively promote and drive the sales of security devices and services.
  • Provide top-notch technical assistance to existing customers via scheduled outbound calls, ensuring swift and effective solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and install a wide range of ADT products and services, clearly communicating complex issues and their resolutions to enhance the customer experience.
  • Showcase in-depth knowledge of ADT products and services to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Educated the customer on the functionality of their system and identify additional security and home automation solutions to further enhance the customer’s home.
  • Address various technical issues, including:
    • Landline and cell/radio communication failures
    • Peripheral security devices including door/window sensors, glass break detectors, motion detectors, life safety equipment, etc.
    • Trouble Conditions on Honeywell, Ademco, DSC, IQ, Command systems and more.
    • Doorbells, Thermostats, Garage Door controls, Z- Wave and Wi-Fi extenders.
    • Camera issues (offline, not recording, black screens, clips not saving)
    • Education and Set-up for applications used by customers based on system type. ADT Pulse, Alarm.com, ADT+, Google Home, etc.

Experience & Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; some college credits or a degree preferred.
  • At least 1 year of technical service experience is required.
  • Skills: Strong technical aptitude, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
  • One (1) year of home security systems technician experience is highly preferred.
  • Work from home position must have private work area that is quiet and free of distractions and meets company standards with adequate internet bandwidth to perform the role.

Why Join ADT?

  • Work Remotely: Enjoy the flexibility and comfort of working from home.
  • Career Growth: Advance through our tiered specialist program with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
  • Impactful Work: Make a real difference by enhancing the safety and satisfaction of our customers.
  • Supportive Team: Join a collaborative and supportive team dedicated to your success.
  • Training: Best in class onboarding training offered.

The pay range is $19.00-$26.00 an hour and is based on experience, qualifications, and the role you are selected for. We offer employees access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and paid time off among others. Employees accrue up to 120 hours in their first year. Your accrual rate increases after your first year. We also offer 6 paid holidays.

The anticipated end date for application submission is 12/04/2026 . The role is scheduled to start 1/04/2026.

In the event a position is commission-based, compensation is solely based on the individual’s sales volume. This applies only to commission roles.


Los Angeles Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.​

Philadelphia Applicants: Background checks will be conducted during the employment process. Any information will be reviewed through an individualized assessment in accordance with the Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance.



ADT is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. ADT strives to ensure every employee and applicant feels valued. Visit us at jobs.adt.com/diversity to learn more.​
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