Careers
We’re always seeking skilled and experience people from within our industry and you can apply any time by emailing a resume to jobs@bestdefense.com even if you do not see an opening below, with experience we’ll make a home for you. Entry level and want to start a new career? Email or call, if you’re motivated and want to learn – we may have a career for you!
Organization is key.
NICET Certification is encouraged and paid for. We help you grow your career.
Open Positions
Fire alarm inspector – Madison (apply now – interviews ongoing this week): Our fire alarm installation and inspection base continues to build. We are seeking to add inspectors in our Waunakee office. Will consider entry level to train with our experienced and certified inspectors.
Fire Alarm Inspector – click for listing
Data Cabling Technician: We are seeking a skilled data cabling technician in New Berlin and Waunakee. Skilled tech install structured cabling systems and fire alarm cabling. Tech will be cross-trained on some of the technical aspects of the systems with the potential to grow into technical programming roles.
Data Cabling Technician – click for listing
Sales:  We believe if you take care of the customer sales will simply happen. And it’s happening!!! We’re busy, very busy, so busy that we cannot keep up with sales demand and have little time to prospect. We’re seeking a professional communicator who is outgoing and enjoys prospecting, LOVES making money, and wants to learn a new career. This position will start out selling monitoring and inspections for fire alarms and sprinkler systems as well as wireless cellular communications for new construction and existing buildings. Make money, and lots of it, by saving people money and improving their service! Â
Technology Sales – Security, Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler and Communication – click for listing
Experienced Fire Alarm Technicians:  We are well staffed, but are turning down work in certain areas. We are seeking skilled fire alarm professionals for parts and smarts and service in each of our three offices. This will allow us to bring on more sales, and allow some members on our team to grow to the next level. We will train you to the next level, both in our well equipped training lab, factory training, and a 3 day hands on classroom fire alarm seminar. We pay for NICET certification and will even provide a hiring bonus for the right individuals. Â
Fire Alarm Technician – click for listing
Experienced Security System Technicians:  We are blessed with a very skilled team of security technicians. If you’re an entry level tech that wants to learn from the Best, or if you’re an experienced tech looking for a better home. We have excellent opportunities. Adding additional techs will allow us to service more customers and create growth opportunities for existing technicians.
Experienced Security System Technician – click for listing
Always hiring skilled security system & fire alarm technicians – email resume to jobs@bestdefense.com or call 608-223-1110, hit 1 for sales, and ask for Carter.
Best Defense is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Why Join Us
Mentoring from a full staff of NICET professionals.
Exciting and fun small business environment.
Room for advancement
4 day work week for most field techs!
Paid NICET training and certification.
Growth trips. Fun and education trips to network with other alarm professionals!
Stable 27 year history with strong cashflow.
Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Pet insurance plans
New outdoor kitchen and meeting area at corporate!
team building events and office parties.
use at our corporate office!