2026-2027 SY - Surveillance and Access Control Technician

Gallup-McKinley County Schools; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 59,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallup-McKinley County Schools is seeking a Surveillance and Access Control Technician to maintain and enhance the district's technology and security infrastructure. You will support cameras, door access systems, and related networks on-site, following the district's strategic technology plan.

The role requires collaboration with the Technology department and adherence to security protocols. The position emphasizes installation, configuration, and maintenance of surveillance systems, with a

Qualifications

• Two years of professional level management information systems experience desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in computer technology or related field desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on workstations, cameras, door access systems and networking components.
• Assist in analysis, design, configuration and operation of surveillance and access control systems.
• Provide network assistance for problem resolution, including wireless and Internet access.
• Develop and implement plans, policies, and procedures for technology and surveillance operations.
• Install, service and aim security cameras and door access systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of live footage and recordings.
• Generate copies of video surveillance as directed by supervisor.
• Perform related duties as required.

Job description

Surveillance and Access Control Technician

Title: Surveillance and Access Control Technician Classification: Non-CBA Department: Technology Work Hours: 7.5 Hours per day 37.5 hours per week Contract Length: 236 Days Salary: Student Support Other $59,238 - $71,358 Reports to: Network Supervisor.

GMCS Employees: Transfer Request Form needs to be signed by supervisor and uploaded to your application.

Summary

Performs professional work of considerable difficulty to maintain, implement and enhance the District's technology throughout the distinct in carrying out the District's Strategic Plan.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Surveillance and Access Control Technician - Perform preventative maintenance on workstations, servers, printers, other devices, and networking components. Routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the job including the installation, configuration of district Surveillance and access control systems. Duties include but are not limited to installation of associated cabling and maintenance and installation of District video security systems and electronic door access systems.

Surveillance and Access Control Technician is a 236-day position.

Supervision Received

Surveillance and Access Control Technician Receives general supervision from the Surveillance and Access Control Supervisor.

Essential Function Statements

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform preventative maintenance on workstations, printers, cameras, door access systems and networking components.
• Perform work and provide guidance and direction in the proper analysis, design, configuration, and operation of surveillance and access control systems, including hardware, operating system software and end user applications.
• Provides network assistance to users in the areas of network problem resolution, including network access, wireless access, and Internet access.
• Recommends quality or internal control standards: Resolves unusual and complex problems and issues regarding the effective design, development, maintenance and or enhancement of Camera/Door Access systems.
• Performs installation, servicing and aiming of security cameras, door access systems, and other peripheral security systems.
• Must uphold the confidentiality of live footage and recordings through the security camera system.
• Participates in the development of plans, policies, and procedures for carrying out technology and surveillance operations.
• Will provide copies of video surveillance as directed by Network Supervisor or Director of Technology.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Surveillance and Access Control Technician

Knowledge Of

• Basic principles, capabilities, and operations of computer systems.
• Basic computer networking design and operations.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers.
• Written communication techniques for report writing and preparing correspondence, policies, and procedures.

Ability To

• Learn to analyze and resolve system problems.
• Learn to apply and utilize network analysis principles, practices, theories, concepts, methods, and standards.
• Learn to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
• To be able to access systems while using a ladder.
• To terminate data network cables with RJ 45 or Keystone Cable ends.

Experience

Experience and Training Guidelines

Two years of professional level management information systems experience performing the full range of duties of analyzing, planning, and designing a management information system, is desirable.

Education

It is desirable for applicants to have an equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer technology, or a related field.

License Or Certificate

Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform the job and access the environment for which you are hired. The following may be required:

Siting, standing, lifting, moving about the room or school, carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, prolonged typing, physical ability to type on a keyboard terminal, and moving light furniture.

Equipment/Technology Handled:

Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.

Work Environment:

On-site attendance is mandatory for this position. Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervisions. After hour work may be required.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district.

All GMCS schools are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF).

All applicants must upload copies of official transcripts

or evaluations of foreign transcripts from any and all accredited colleges/universities attended by you for review in order to be considered for this position.