Safety Technology Regional Specialist

Chicago Public Schools; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Financial Security Planning

Competitive paid time off

Job summary

A major urban school district based in the United States is seeking a Safety Technology Regional Specialist. This position includes ensuring the maintenance and installation of safety technology in schools throughout the district, overseeing various safety initiatives, and collaborating with internal teams to enhance school security. Candidates should have at least six years of relevant surveillance technology experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with essential software applications. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $58,000 to $76,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of technology surveillance experience.
• Experience troubleshooting, assembling, and repairing alarm systems.
• Ability to read construction drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of Safety Technology initiatives.
• Develop security assessments across the school district.
• Collaborate to prepare technical scopes for safety technology.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Suite

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Project

Google suite

Job description

Posting Date: Feb 25, 2026, 6:58:17 PM

Primary Location: Central-42 West Madison Street (Safety & Security)

CPS Non-Union Job Grade: S06

Estimated Annual Salary Range: 58,000.00 - 76,000.00

Position Type: Non-Union Position

Overtime Status: Exempt

Final salary offers are dependent upon candidate qualifications.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.

Safety is among the top priorities at Chicago Public Schools, and the Office of Safety and Security (OSSS) has implemented a comprehensive system that includes trained staff, protocols, programs, and policies to keep students and staff safe before, during, and after school. Within OSSS, the Student Safety Services team is responsible for the overall operations of the Student Safety Center, the district’s 24/7 command center for safety communications. This team also manages the safety technology strategy and implementation for safety initiatives such as cameras and metal detectors.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Safety Services, the Safety Technology Regional Specialist will ensure the maintenance, support, and installation of all safety technology for the assigned region is completed on‑time and in accordance with CPS specifications. Safety technology includes cameras, intrusion alarms, visitor management systems, access control, x‑ray machines, and metal detectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of the Safety Technology initiatives for schools in assigned region.
• Develop security assessments that address security technology needs across the school district.
• Partner with schools and the Office of Safety and Security Network Safety Managers to design overall customer requirements scope for each design project.
• Collaborate with the ITS team to prepare an overall technical scope for bidding and implementation of safety and security technology resources for the District.
• Collaborate with the contractors and other design consultants to ensure work is aligned with the school needs and the entire scope of work is completed in alignment with CPS specifications.
• Develop and communicate project plans, including milestones, tasks, and responsibilities for a successful program implementation.
• Partner with the School Support Center to ensure effective communication with schools regarding the project.
• Ensure the preparation and analysis of regular reports regarding maintenance work provided.
• Assume responsibility for the overall satisfaction of school principals related to the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the suite of safety technology services.
• Respond to emergency calls after normal work hours to address technology issues or emergencies at CPS facilities.
• Collaborate with the Public Building Commission and CPS Facilities to develop security technology scope and design for new schools.

Qualifications

• Education Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Experience Required: Minimum of six (6) years of technology surveillance experience; experience troubleshooting, assembling, disassembling, repairing intrusion alarm and camera systems; experience with design of camera systems at facilities, preferably on school campuses; experience developing proposals and bids (man‑hours, costs, materials, etc.) preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficiency with various software including Microsoft Suite, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project applications and Google suite; exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, listening, writing and public speaking); ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with various internal and external partners; demonstrate a sense of urgency in accomplishing goals and objectives; advanced ability to read construction drawings and blueprints; working knowledge of proposal and bid development; keen analytical skills and attention to detail; ability to conceptualize high‑level ideas and translate them into realistic, actionable plans; ability to manage competing priorities including supporting multiple projects simultaneously; ability to synthesize and apply information for different audiences; ability to collaborate with other departments, with a high level of personal investment in contributing to the priorities of the Chicago Public Schools; ability to thrive and be flexible in a fast‑paced environment; strong organizational skills; ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a project team.

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice

CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:

• Medical Plan Options: Pharmacy, Vision, Behavioral Health & EAP, Employee Wellness Program.
• Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow – Basic Life Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Pension Plans, Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Spot Pet Insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life – competitive paid time off policies.

Employment Conditions

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to: establish and maintain Chicago residency – employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions.

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