SECURITY TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM TECHNICIAN

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools is seeking a Security Technology System Technician at the Central Office in Alabama. The role covers maintenance, programming, and installation of electronic security devices, audio/visual and CCTV systems.

The position requires strong reading/writing, a minimum of five years in access control and security design, and Micro Key Security Systems certification. Compliance with district policies and background checks is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Secondary or higher training to include electronic repair and maintenance, blue print, schematic reading, control wiring and electronic theory.
• At least five years’ experience in access control systems, security design and installation.
• Certified at least at Level I for alarm technician and intrusion detection.
• Five years' experience working with audio/visual and sound systems, CCTV installation and maintenance.
• Five years' experience programming and certification on Micro Key Security Systems.
• Capable of troubleshooting and repairing components in the system.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and installation of electronic security devices.
• Set up audio/visual and sound systems.
• Respond to alarm conditions when notified by the Dispatch or through SchoolDude.
• Test sensors and system components.
• Maintain the database for alarm systems and program new alarm systems and CCTV systems.
• Adhere to board policies and state/federal rules and regulations.

Job description

JOB TITLE:

Security Technology System Technician

REPORTS TO:

Director of Safety

WORK DAYS:

12 Months (240 days)

SALARY:

Classified Salary Schedule 41

($49,909 - $57,643)

LOCATION:

Central Office

FLSA Status:

EXEMPT

NON EXEMPT

X

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position is responsible for performing work related to maintenance, programming, and installation of electronic security devices, audio/visual and sound systems, and closed-circuit television systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must be fully capable of technical reading, writing, and oral communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all tasks associated with maintenance and installation of electronic security devices
• Makes identification badges for all employees
• Set up audio/visual and sound systems
• Respond to alarm conditions when notified by the Dispatch or through SchoolDude
• Tests smoke and heat sensors, dual technology motion detectors, photoelectric motion detectors, magnetic door contacts, system control panels and digital communications
• Repairs and installs all security devices with the system
• Maintains the data base for the alarm systems and programming new alarm systems and new closed-circuit television systems
• Adheres to school system rules and administrative procedures; Board Policies, and State, and Federal rules and regulations.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Demonstrates ability to climb ladders and to work in confined spaces above and below ground.
• Must have the ability to stand for extended period of time and be able to bed, stoop, and reach overhead.
• Must exhibit dexterity to operate equipment.
• Must be able to see and read printed material with or without vision aids. S. Must be able to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Must be able to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone.
• Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Must have the physical agility to lift at least 50 pounds.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed inside and outside in a workshop or building environment. The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud but usually moderate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED Certificate equivalent
• Must have a valid Alabama's Driver's License

• Should have secondary or higher training to include electronic repair and maintenance, blue print, and schematic reading, control wiring, and electronic theory.
• Must have at least five years’ experience in access control systems, security design, and installation.
• Thorough knowledge of security systems components and state of the art technology as related to intrusion detection
• Certified at least at Level I for alarm technician and intrusion detection
• Must have at least five years' experience working with audio/visual and sound system set-up, closed circuit television installation and maintenance
• Must have at least five years' experience programming and certification on Micro Key Security Systems
• Capable of troubleshooting and repairing components in the system.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

SUC ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Application (HireTrue)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED:

July 2025

PLEASE NOTE:

All candidates must submit to a background check (https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals). Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.