Communications and Physical Security Technology Engineer - Instructional Support Facility

Cherry Creek School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District is seeking a skilled IT professional to install and support safety and security technologies across district facilities. Responsibilities include configuring and troubleshooting UC platforms, radios, signage, access control, and video surveillance, while maintaining hardware and systems.

The role requires experience with security tech, strong IT skills, and the ability to work both independently and with teams.

Qualifications

• HSE diploma or equivalent.
• Network+ or related IT coursework.
• Experience in supporting communications and security tech or 3+ years general tech support.
• Basic cyber security understanding relevant to physical security and UC systems.
• High IT competency.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn.
• Basic network experience.
• Must pass Colorado background checks.
• Proficiency with common office software.
• Knowledge of office equipment and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot systems including UC, radio, signage, intercoms, access control, and video surveillance.
• Assess move/add/change requests for software and hardware as needed.
• Install communication equipment within district facilities.
• Maintain district telecommunication patch panels, lines, and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Tier II support

Networking basics

Cyber security basics

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma

Network+ certification

Tools

Cisco CCNA

MS Office/Email

Job description

FLSA CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

COMPENSATION PLAN

Professional Technical

PAY RANGE

Range 6

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SUPERVISOR

Manager, Infrastructure

LAST UPDATED

07.2026

JOB SUMMARY

Install, provide tier two level support in several safety and security technologies including Communication platforms, Unified Communications (UC), Radio, Signage and Intercoms, access control systems, security panels and video surveillance. Perform preventative maintenance, upgrades, and end-of-life replacement for all safety and security technology hardware and software. Build trusting relationships with team members, other departments and schools.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following tasks describe the basic functions of the job and represent the type of work performed. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities performed on the job. The following frequencies and percentage of time spent are approximations only and are subject to flexibility dependent on organizational needs.

• Troubleshoot Systems including Communication platforms, including UC, Radio, Signage and Intercoms, access control systems and video surveillance. Configure, administer, and troubleshoot security systems and hardware. [Daily, 35%]
• Assess move, add, and change requests, including any software and instrument changes as needed or requested by users. [Daily, 25%]
• Conduct the installation of communication equipment within all district facilities. [Daily, 20%]
• Maintain district telecommunication patch panels, lines, and equipment. [Weekly, 15%]
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. [Daily, 5%]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum amounts of formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that must be met for a candidate to be considered for a position

• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• Network+ certification or other relevant coursework with information technology/systems.
• Experience supporting communications and security technology solutions or 3 years in general technology support.
• Basic understanding of cyber security requirements, particularly as they relate to physical security, unified communications systems and devices
• High level of information technology competency
• Demonstrated curiosity and a growth mindset; foster an environment that supports learning, innovation, and principled risk-taking
• Basic Experience supporting networks.
• Must meet insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self Insurance Pool.
• Basic knowledge of common office application software.
• Intermediate knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate knowledge of networks, computers, and cell phones.
• Basic problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate organization skills.
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced interpersonal relations and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Ability to be adaptive to changing needs.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire

MINIMUM CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

The minimum certifications and licenses that must be met, valid, and unexpired for a candidate to be considered for a position

• Valid Colorado driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Any job-related formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, licenses, and other criteria that are inessential and in addition to the minimum qualifications, certifications, and licenses

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field.
• Cisco CCNA or Network+ certification.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical exertion, cognitive capacities, and work environments required to perform a position’s duties and responsibilities

• Medium work strength level (lifting or carrying 50 pounds)
• Primarily works indoors
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and climbing.
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard.
• Repetitive motions.
• Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
• Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Eye/hand coordination.
• Speaking and hearing.
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics.
• May occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions when travelling to various district sites.
• Usually a quiet work environment.
• Normal office environment.
• Normal school district environment.
• Ability to work outside of regular business hours as needed.