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Security System Specialist
Job Location: |
General Services Division (GSD)
1400 W Washington Street STE B200 Phoenix AZ 85007
Posting Details: |
Salary: $50000 to $58916 (DOE)
Grade: 20
Open Until Filled
Job Summary: |
The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) General Services Division (GSD) is seeking a dedicated Security System Specialist to join our Physical Security Department. This role is vital to ensuring the safety and security of employees visitors and buildings managed by ADOA including approximately 85 buildings statewide with the majority located in downtown Phoenix at the Capitol complex.
The Security System Specialist will be responsible for the installation service and repair of electronic security devices including access control systems CCTV and IP cameras alarm systems emergency phone boxes and panic alarms. Additionally this role involves programming and maintaining the badging system database and Video Management System (VMS). Join us to play a critical part in maintaining the security and safety of our facilities.
Job Duties: |
- Troubleshooting service and repair of various electronic access control alarm system and cctv equipment
- Programming the Lenel database for new access levels time changes and users
- Installation of new access control and cctv equipment such as card readers electric strikes door contacts and head end equipment
- Programming the Lenel system for sub contractors and new doors and device adds
- Adding cameras to and programming the VMD
- Preventative maintenance work on field devices
- Proactive repairs adjustments and cleaning of various pieces of equipment
- Update new and complete work orders
Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Knowledge of:
- Installation programming troubleshooting and repair of Lenel access control systems
- Installation programming troubleshooting and repair of CCTV and IP cameras
- Installation programming troubleshooting and repair of alarm systems
- Installing connecting and servicing various brands of electrified hardware
- Programming and maintaining the Lenel database for access levels cardholders time zones etc
- Programming and maintaining the VMS software
Skills in:
- Computing and google based platforms
- Using a computer to set IP addresses in Cameras Switches NVRs Access Control network boards etc.
Ability to:
- Provide customer oriented service
- Be a Selfstarter; motivated and friendly
- Good communication skills; written and verbal
- Start follow through and completion of projects in a timely manner
- Maintain clean and neat work environment
Selective Preference(s): |
- Experience as a Locksmith is very helpful
- Duplicating keys
- Rekeying and master keying locks
- Maintaining and updating masterkey systems
- Maintaining and updating key control systems
- Use of key code cutting machines
- Service repair and installation of various lock types
- Troubleshooting and Repair of all items listed above
PreEmployment Requirements: |
- Background and reference check including a criminal records verification
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
Benefits: |
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
- Sick leave
- Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program)
- Health and dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance and longterm disability insurance
- Optional employee benefits include shortterm disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
By providing the option of a fulltime or parttime remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Retirement: |
- You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment subject to waiting period. On or shortly after your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date
Contact Us: |
- If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at for assistance
- The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority