Security Specialist - Vacancy ID: 274331

Education and/or Experience:

1. High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
2. Minimum of 2+ years of working knowledge of Video Security Systems, card access locking systems, software, and networking experience preferred.
3. Experience with specific systems (e.g., door access control) is a strong plus.

Technical Skills

1. Strong understanding of door access control systems.
2. Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

1. Valid driver license.

Responsibilities include the following, but other duties may be assigned:

1. Develop, maintain, update, modify district door locking plans to include schedule changes, event planning, room usage integration, and modification.
2. Update, maintain individual locking plans for all district employees.
3. Assist in the selection, and evaluate, deploy, monitor and maintain all district access, Video Security Systems, fire alarm systems hardware.
4. Maintain all district lock, Video Security Systems workstations and servers, responsibility includes addition of peripheral devices, backups, records purging, and updating system.
5. Implement, evaluate, interpret, and enforce district policies and procedures related to access, Video Security Systems, and fire alarm systems.
6. Remain updated on system technology and best practices, including hardware and software, codes, industry standards, software and hardware recalls.
7. During new construction and system modifications/addition, work as the project manager for access, Video Security Systems and fire alarm systems. Including specification overview, construction progress, contract compliance, punch list generation, testing, training, commissioning and warranty compliance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Thorough working knowledge of card access locking systems; hardware, software, networking, maintenance, and system capabilities.
2. Working knowledge of Video Security Systems camera systems, hardware including but not limited to cameras, NVR, storage devices, servers, and software. Compression of Fire / Sprinkler systems including control panel, NAC panels field devices, flow & tamper switches, pull stations, horn strobes, addressable and non-addressable alike.
3. Understanding of the District’s facilities and the varied uses of each one, i.e. electrical layouts, network and data layouts, communications, mechanical layouts, room and building usage etc. 
4. Skill in communicating effectively with technical support, contractors, manufacturers, managers, faculty, staff and students, all of which may involve different skill sets for various levels of understanding as a construction project manager would relate and direct all those involved in project.
5. Comprehension of best practices and materials used and practiced in the field of project management, public safety, and security.
6. Knowledge of information technology concepts such as networking, server hardware and operating system support, application hosting, and cybersecurity.

Customer Service:

1. Communicate with staff to provide technical support and ensure their satisfaction with the services provided.
2. Address staff inquiries and concerns professionally and promptly.
3. Education staff on the proper use and maintenance of installed systems.

Safety and Compliance:

1. Adhere to all safety protocols and industry regulations while performing duties.

Other Duties:

1. Assist with other related duties and projects as assigned.