Who is Flock?

Flock Safety is the leading safety technology platform, helping communities thrive by taking a proactive approach to crime prevention and security. Our hardware and software suite connects cities, law enforcement, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods in a nationwide public-private safety network. Trusted by over 5,000 communities, 4,500 law enforcement agencies, and 1,000 businesses, Flock delivers real-time intelligence while prioritizing privacy and responsible innovation.

We’re a high-performance, low-ego team driven by urgency, collaboration, and bold thinking. Working at Flock means tackling big challenges, moving fast, and continuously improving. It’s intense but deeply rewarding for those who want to make an impact.

With nearly $700M in venture funding and a $7.5B valuation, we’re scaling intentionally and seeking top talent to help build the impossible. If you value teamwork, ownership, and solving tough problems, Flock could be the place for you.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented AutoCAD Technician who will be responsible for producing accurate, detailed 2D drawings and layouts to support the installation of mounted devices on new and existing structures. This entry-level drafting position plays a critical role in translating design concepts, field data, and technical specifications into clear construction-ready documents that meet company standards, jurisdictional requirements, and project deadlines.

Drafting & Design

• Create detailed 2D drawings for mounted devices (e.g., cameras, sensors, lights) using AutoCAD or comparable CAD software.

• Include dimensions, callouts, notes, and other annotations to support field installation and verification.

• Accurately represent new and existing structural elements in drawings to ensure proper fit, clearances, and safety.

Quality Assurance & Standards Compliance

• Review drawings for completeness, clarity, accuracy, and consistency with internal drafting standards and project specifications.

• Verify that work complies with company procedures, client requirements, and jurisdictional codes or standards.

Interpretation of Technical Inputs

• Read and interpret site plans, field notes, photographs, and markups to accurately place equipment in drawings.

• Consider design specifications, coverage requirements, and sightlines to optimize device placement.

• Collaborate with permitting, solutions engineers, project managers, and field teams to resolve conflicts or clarify design intent.

Plan Revision & Updates

• Revise and update drawings based on feedback from permitting jurisdictions, engineers, project managers, or field verification teams.

• Maintain accurate records of drawing revisions and ensure version control.

Collaboration & Workflow

• Communicate with team members to coordinate deliverables and meet project milestones.

• Provide regular updates to supervisors on project progress and potential drafting-related issues.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of CAD standards and drafting workflows

The Skillset

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or CAD certificate preferred.

• 0–2 years of AutoCAD drafting experience in an engineering, construction, or telecommunications environment preferred.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar CAD software (e.g., MicroStation, DraftSight).

• Understanding of 2D drafting fundamentals, dimensioning, and scaling.

• Ability to interpret site plans, technical markups, and engineering drawings.

• Familiarity with drafting standards, layer management, and file organization.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, accurate work.

• Good communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work to meet deadlines.

• Willingness to learn new software, tools, and industry standards.

90 Days at Flock

We are a results-oriented culture and believe job descriptions are a thing of the past. We prescribe to 90 day plans and believe that good days lead to good weeks, which lead to good months. This serves as a preview of the 90 day plan you will receive if you were to be hired as an AutoCAD Technician I at Flock Safety.

The First 30 Days - Orientation & Training

• Shadow senior CAD technicians to observe workflow from field data collection to final drawing submission.

• Learn how to interpret site plans, field notes, and markups specific to the company’s projects.

• Produce simple drawing updates or redlines under close supervision.

• Identify any gaps in CAD knowledge and request additional training if needed.

The First 60 Days - Skill Application & Contribution

• Complete small-to-medium drafting assignments with minimal supervision

• Begin participating in internal QA/QC process, reviewing peer drawings for consistency.

• Communicate regularly with project managers to confirm priorities and timelines.

• Begin coordinating with field teams for clarification of site conditions and installation requirements.

90 Days & Beyond - Independence & Optimization

• Handle multiple projects at a time, including complex site plans and multiple device types.

• Independently interpret site data and resolve minor design conflicts before submitting for review.

• Communicate proactively with permitting, solutions engineers and project managers to reduce revision cycles.

• Take ownership of drawing packages through final submittal, including responding to jurisdictional feedback.

Salary & Equity

In this role, you’ll receive a starting salary between $50,000 and $70,000 as well as Flock Safety Stock Options. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. Your recruiter will discuss this in-depth with you during our first chat.

Location

We’re building the impossible, together. To drive innovation through in-person collaboration, we’re prioritizing candidates in our key hubs: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco. While we value the energy of our hub communities, we embrace remote work and welcome applications from exceptional talent across the United States.

The Perks

🌴Flexible PTO: We offer non-accrual PTO, plus 11 company holidays.

⚕️Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match.

👪Family Leave: All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.

🍼Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. Flock will provide a $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.

🧠Spring Health: Spring Health offers a variety of mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, a1nd digital tools, all tailored to each individual's needs.

💖Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support.

💸Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions.

💚ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer four ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, LEOs and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.

💻WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.

📚Productivity Stipend: $300 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo and so much more.

🏠Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.

Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Flock operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

At Flock Safety, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. The range above is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future. This job posting may span more than one career level.