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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

EDUCATION

Associate’s 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.

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: https://www.lcps.org/compensation
Salary Range: $36.11-$46.66
Remote Work Eligible: No

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.