DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

The Department of Emergency & Military Affairs (DEMA) led by The Adjutant General provides emergency management and military capabilities to the citizens of Arizona and the nation. The Emergency Management Division consists of three sectionsoperations preparedness and financial administration. Each section works collaboratively across the agency and with external partners to manage emergency responses and reduce the impacts of disasters. Additionally DEMA is the headquarters for the Arizona National Guard the primary combat reserve of the United States military. The Arizona Army and Air National Guard provide military forces and equipment to accomplish community state and federal missions.

Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR)
5636 E McDowell Rd. Phoenix AZ 85008

Salary: Up to $24.7085/hour (DOE)

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 10/09/2025

The Electronic Security Systems Technician serves as the primary point of contact for all matters concerning maintenance installation operation and monitoring of all low-voltage Electronic Security System (ESS) networks surveillance equipment and software used in the State ESS Program. These duties require regular travel throughout the State to include emergency response outside of work hours. This position performs analysis design and configuration of ESS systems with multi-panel configurations. This position supports the Electronic Security Systems Supervisor / Lead Technician and Protection Branch Chief in developing and submitting the budget spending program to National Guard Bureau. Actively participates in promoting a continuous improvement workplace culture through the use of teamwork root cause problem solving standard operating procedures and review of performance metrics.

Responsibilities include:
Develop and maintain the ESS systems networks for the State of Arizona DEMA and various units of the Arizona National Guard US Army Reserves and guest countries using National Guard Facilities in the State of Arizona.
Manage AA&E authorized personnel database and asset tracking through DEMA Accounting Office in the form of inventories. Analyze ESS network enclave and assist G6 and DEMA Network administrators as needed. Define and implement equipment configurations assist G6 and DEMA IT with software and hardware upgrades and ensures hardware/software are in alignment with NGB ESS RMF approved system sets and updates. Oversee the install maintenance and operation of ESS systems throughout the State. Troubleshoot problems determine if problem is hardware or software related identifies and resolves.
Perform installation maintenance and repair of ESS systems as required by program. Receive reports of ESS system malfunctions and assign/coordinate repair of systems to include weekends and holidays. Write and install configurations for digital controls for ESS systems and databases.
Establishes and documents scopes of work cost estimates and contractor/vendor selection for various ESS projects. Perform liaison duties with TELCO network local law enforcement agencies NGB and other monitoring agencies.

Knowledge of:
Practices and principles of physical security electronic security and applicable information systems.
Understanding of specific ESS IT disciplines to complete major projects independently computer hardware software network operating systems and capabilities limitations and variances sufficient to evaluate user needs develop specific applications and project future needs.
Sufficient knowledge of military organization and structure.
Project management principles and practices sufficient to determine program direction plan work and set goals monitor and evaluate accomplishments.
State budget and fiscal policies and procedures and procurement rules and regulations.
Design electronic security systems based on defined user requirements
Make decisions on structure of electronic security systems and types of technology based on agency needs analyze and effectively recommend new technologies and procedures.
Resolve complex and critical problems provide technical leadership to others
Provide technical support for specific electronic security software products intrusion detection systems access control systems and video surveillance systems of a complex nature.
Work independently and/or collectively and adapt to changing environments and new technologies.

Skilled in:
High proficiency using latest version of Microsoft (MS) Office Suite MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook.
Understanding of basic electronics
Understanding of basic Cellular Technology principles
Troubleshoot systems using equipment/device wiring and block diagrams.
Identify basic system and electronic components
Understand system equipment installation operation and maintenance
Use of common and manufacturer specific hand tools
Use of hammer drills drivers. and mechanical lifts.
Use of soldering iron to perform basic soldering tinning and splicing of wires and terminals
Proper mechanical/crimp termination of wiring terminals and connectors
Digital multi-meters to identify voltage resistance and continuity within a circuit
Troubleshoot systems/wiring using digital multi-meters
Proper selection routing and bending of conduit
Proper selection and mounting of infrastructure equipment (conduit boxes fittings etc.)
Understanding of and able to direct high voltage (120VAC) requirements for supplying power to ESS equipment components.
Use of telecom testing equipment.

Ability to:
Plan lead and schedule major systems efforts and provide work direction and guidance to others.
Plan and coordinate the implementation of a electronic security information systems.
Project management and team leadership skills work on multiple projects and move between PC and server environments based on changing priorities.
Positive dialogue with Engineering (CFMO) Directorate (G4) Physical Security (G3/5/7).
Communicate with other State ESS Program entities to identify emerging requirements troubleshooting or technical anomalies.
Interface and update ARNG-lES ESS Program Manager and ESS Program Regional Representative to your State on consistent basis
Communicate requirements and issues with the ARNG-IES ESS Program Regional Representative to your State once known
Identify State requirements for State Equipment Report (SER) Maintenance and Monitoring (M&M) tool for submission of annual sustainment requirements to ARNG-IES ESS Program.
Identify State requirements for Program Objective Memorandum (POM) tool for submission of Future Year requirements to ARNG-IES ESS Program.
Ability to plan program and forecast ESS requirements for the out years
Proficient with current IT and cellular technology
Proficient in tracking logging and maintaining ESS requirements.
Applies ARNG-IES ESS program ISO9000 standards; criteria metrics processes and procedures in State ESS Program routines.

3-year minimum experience level or equivalent in Electronic Security Systems. ESS IDS Certification Training. ESS Supervisor-Lead Technician Course. Advance (ACS and CCTV) Courses. ESS standardized equipment manufacturer training.

Special Job Requirements:
This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid Arizona state-issued drivers license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R.12.)
In State travel required.
Individual is required to pass a criminal background investigation.

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 (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).

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DEMA is a smoke-free work environment.
ADA/EEO Employer
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer