Job Overview

This role is a technical electronic communications security and computer network role in providing technical design support and user assistance to such equipment used in LCPS facilities. The Technical Security Engineer is responsible for providing technical services guidance and direction in all areas of communication and security network design installation maintenance and use. The Technical Security Engineer serves as the primary technical advisor to subordinates providing technical assistance and support as needed.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Provides oversight and support for technical security systems. Troubleshoots and resolves security network hardware and software problems.
• Perform regular system health checks and proactive maintenance to ensure system reliability and uptime.
• Advises and provides direction to onsite technicians troubleshooting/repairing hardware and software issues.
• Develops and distributes maintenance procedures for technical security systems
• Provides technical support and training to end-users and other technical staff on technical security systems operation and maintenance.
• Stays up-to-date with the latest security technologies industry standards and best practices.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams including IT facilities and security personnel to understand requirements and implement solutions.
• Assists in the evaluation and selection of new security equipment and technologies.
• Ensures compliance with relevant security policies regulations and standards.
• Manages and configures Technical Security systems.
• Participates in the planning and execution of system upgrades and expansions.
• Travels to various site locations as required for installation maintenance and troubleshooting.

Qualifications:

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

Associates degree in electronics and experience in servicing technical security systems.

Experience

• Three years of experience troubleshooting and resolving malfunctions with Technical Security systems.
• Experience with security cameras access control panic button intrusion and fire alarm systems.
• Experience designing installing and maintaining technical security systems.
• Experience in project management.

Licenses and Certifications

Appropriate security and communications certifications required including Genetec Security Center and NICET Certification level 1 or higher for Fire Alarm systems.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of communications network systems hardware software and associated equipment and devices.
• Excellent human relations and communications skills.

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly talking expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately loudly or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time.

Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to:Supervisor Technical Security

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours:12 months/ 254 days/ 8 hours

Salary Level:Universal 12

Salary Scale: Range: $36.11-$46.66

Remote Work Eligible:No

Essential Personnel Disclosure

Employees who perform the responsibilities of this job are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are designated employees who must report for work during a delay or emergency situations. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens the staff pupils or the public; disrupts or shuts down business operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade. It is incumbent upon the supervisor to inform and confirm which essential personnel are required to work during emergency closings. Notification and confirmation of the expectation of essential personnel to report to work or maintain as-needed status will be executed with as much advanced notice as possible via in-person communication or email.