Safety and Security Infrastructure Technician

Helena-Public-Schools; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 54,664 - 61,849; Full time

Job summary

Helena Public Schools seeks a Safety and Security Infrastructure Technician to oversee the district's security tech across 16 sites, supporting emergency notification, access control, and video surveillance. You will configure devices, manage servers, monitor system health, and coordinate with Facilities and vendors.

A strong background in low-voltage wiring and Microsoft Office 365 is required. Starting salary is $54,664 to $61,849 per year, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 4 years experience in safety and security administration, maintenance and technical support
• Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Word; Excel; Access; Outlook, Edge, PowerPoint)
• Basic understanding of dry-contact, low-voltage circuitry, and wiring
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or related field (preferred)
• Experience in K–12 education environment (preferred)
• Knowledge of FERPA and student data privacy regulations
• Background in server maintenance and administration, door management systems, and camera management systems
• Emergency notification systems and other emergency workflows

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the district's emergency alerting, intercom, access control, and video surveillance systems.
• Configure users, devices, credentials, schedules, cameras, and security hardware.
• Maintain application servers through software updates, OS patching, backups, and firmware upgrades.
• Monitor system health, storage capacity, licensing, and equipment lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot security hardware, controllers, cameras, readers, and related low-voltage and network-connected devices.
• Respond to system incidents, identify root causes, and coordinate with other technology staff when network or infrastructure support is required.
• Support emergency drills, lockdown procedures, and testing of critical life-safety systems.
• Create documentation, maintain inventory records, and develop end-user training materials.
• Coordinate with Facilities, vendors, and Technology staff on installations, repairs, and improvement projects.
• Assist with general technology support and department initiatives as workload permits.

Skills

Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Word, etc

Low-voltage wiring

Education

Associate's degree in safety and security administration or related field

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field (preferred)

Job description

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Openings as of 7/29/2026

• Position Type: InformationTechnology
• Date Posted: 7/24/2026
• Location: Lincoln Center (Administration Offices)

Safety and Security Infrastructure Technician

Helena Public Schools is seeking a skilled and service-oriented Safety and Security Infrastructure Technician to help ensure our schools remain safe, secure, and ready to support student learning every day.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining the district's physical security technology across 16 school and support sites serving approximately 9,600 students and staff. The successful candidate will administer and support the district's emergency notification, access control, and video surveillance systems while providing first-line technical support for the infrastructure that protects our schools.

Some of what you will do:

Administer and maintain the district's emergency alerting, intercom, access control, and video surveillance systems.

Configure users, devices, credentials, schedules, cameras, and security hardware.

Maintain application servers through software updates, operating system patching, backups, and firmware upgrades.

Monitor system health, storage capacity, licensing, and equipment lifecycle.

Troubleshoot security hardware, controllers, cameras, readers, and related low-voltage and network-connected devices.

Respond to system incidents, identify root causes, and coordinate with other technology staff when network or infrastructure support is required.

Support emergency drills, lockdown procedures, and testing of critical life-safety systems.

Create documentation, maintain inventory records, and develop end-user training materials.

Coordinate with Facilities, vendors, and Technology staff on installations, repairs, and improvement projects.

Assist with general technology support and department initiatives as workload permits.

The successful candidate will have:

Associate's degreeandfour (4)years experienceinsafety and securityadministration, maintenance and technical support,or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience asdeterminedby theDistrict.

Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Word; Excel; Access; Outlook, Edge, PowerPoint).

Basicunderstanding ofdry-contact, low-voltage circuitry, and wiring.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, informationtechnologyor related field.

Experience inK–12 education environment.

Knowledge of student data privacy regulations, including FERPA.

A background in basic server maintenance and administration, door management systems, camera management systems, emergency notification systems, and other emergency workflows

Starting salary is $54,664-$61,849 per year depending on experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

This position will remain open until filled and applications are accepted immediately.

This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.

Prior to employment, you must successfully complete the appropriate background check required for employment.

The Helena School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, military status, citizenship status, culture, social origin or condition, use of lawful products while not at work, political affiliation, a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of a job with reasonable accommodations. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or those needing this announcement in an alternate format may email [e-mail] or call [phone]. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Traditional Relay Service from Montana Relay.

Postings current as of 7/29/2026 12:11:04 PM CST.