Security Technician
Security Technician
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Job Description
MISSION
The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect care for and interpret works of art across time cultures geographies and identities centering the vision of artists and makers. We recognize that all art is made in a particular context demanding continual dynamic reconsideration in the present. We are a place of gathering; we foster the exchange of ideas and inspire an expansive inclusive understanding of human creativity.
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- Job Classification: Full-Time Hourly Staff
- Grade Level: 6
ABOUT THE POSITION
Builds installs tests maintains and repairs a wide range of electronic security equipment devices system hardware software and locking hardware including but not limited to motion detectors door contacts glass breaks panic points water detectors IP cameras wireless alarm products and card access systems in the Museum and off site facilities. Uses hand tools carpentry and metalworking skills as required to install security devices and locking hardware.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Installs space detection devices including glass breaks water detectors motion detectors door contact and panic buttons to hard wired and wireless alarm systems.
Installs card access systems including processors card reader strikes electric latches requests to exit and low voltage power supplies.
Works with and advises Museum employees engineers carpenters and outside contractors relating to the technical aspects of electronic security installations.
Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctioning security systems and devices.
Responds to alarm repairs and emergencies on a 24 hour basis as needed for the operation.
Assists with day-to-day high volume work orders and completes the same in a timely manner.
Attends meetings on behalf of the Department of Protection Services.
Complements the Technical Services shops manpower to achieve coverage for the Museum.
Assists with the Museums security systems data processing and retrieval.
Complements as needed the other Technicians on new camera deployments.
Assists in all security aspects associated with special exhibits.
Assist in the start-up process for all new security systems installations as well as:
Oversees the inspection and functional testing for the operating order of all security installations.
Ensures that all required aspects of the start-up process are completed prior to system activation.
Maintains operational readiness of all security central monitoring systems infrastructures communication networks electronic field sensors and devices.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma required
- Minimum 1-3 years of facilities commercial or residential maintenance experience or 1-3 years experience with access control across large facilities including museums universities casinos or large warehouses required.
- Experience with different security systems including card access key-based systems camera intrusion and RFID systems is highly preferred.
- Working knowledge of power tools key machines voltmeters and security device wiring highly preferred.
- As a part of the interview process candidates will be given a dexterity assessment as well as an electrical test to assess general knowledge behavioral and reasoning skills.
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to engage with staff across the corporation.
- Comfort with technology-based solutions including automation and advanced analytics.
- Must be comfortable working at high heights on ladders and other lift equipment; as high as 30ft and higher.
- Must be willing to be trained and certified on warehouse equipment.
- Must be capable ofstooping bending stretching and lifting up to 50lbs
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Art Institute of Chicago is an equal opportunity equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in a staff culture that benefits from a wide range of experience backgrounds and career paths and we encourage nontraditional candidates to apply.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
