Technical Security Technician I (Systems)

Loudoun County Public Schools; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools in Leesburg, VA seeks a Technical Security Technician I (Systems) to support CCTV, digital recording, access control, and alarm systems across LCPS facilities. You will set up, diagnose, repair, and train staff on surveillance technologies and security devices.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, ability to read technical manuals, CAD familiarity, a valid driver’s license, and strong coordination with vendors and school staff to ensure system uptime and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read technical manuals and operate equipment.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses security surveillance equipment problems using reference materials and computer software.
• Trains employees on the use of electronic control equipment and security surveillance systems.
• Communicates/coordinates with vendors, school administration, School Board administrative offices, and school bus transportation office.
• Administers and provides initial setup of security camera systems, digital surveillance recorders, and electronic access control systems including card access and video entry.
• Adds, edits, and audits card holders to access control systems.
• Creates access rules and works with building administrators on staff and visitor access rights.
• Monitors technical security systems and provides detail reporting of system health.
• Creates work orders for system failures and works with the engineering team on system repairs.
• Builds complex mapping for security systems; and
• Integrates complex security, closed circuit cameras, and access control systems.

Skills

Inventory management

Security systems knowledge

Technical manual reading

Access control experience

Communicate with vendors

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Overview

The Technical Security Technician I (Systems) is responsible for system administration, reporting, maintenance, and repair support of closed-circuit camera and digital recording systems, electronic access control systems, security and fire alarm systems, and similar devices. The employee is responsible for setup, diagnosing system problems, making minor repairs, and instructing others in the use and operation of the electronic surveillance systems and companion digital recording systems, fire and security alarm systems, and electronic access control systems. The work is performed according to manufacturers' technical information and standard service practices of the security surveillance and access control trade and state law.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Diagnoses security surveillance equipment problems using reference materials and computer software;
• Trains employees on the use of electronic control equipment and security surveillance systems;
• Communicates/coordinates with vendors, school administration, School Board administrative offices, and school bus transportation office;
• Administers and provides initial setup of security camera systems, digital surveillance recorders, and electronic access control systems including card access and video entry;
• Adds, edits, and audits card holders to access control systems;
• Creates access rules and works with building administrators on staff and visitor access rights;
• Monitors technical security systems and provides detail reporting of system health;
• Creates work orders for system failures and works with the engineering team on system repairs;
• Builds complex mapping for security systems; and
• Integrates complex security, closed circuit cameras, and access control systems.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage inventory and parts control
• Working knowledge of security surveillance camera, recording equipment installation and repair procedures, electronic access control equipment installation and repair procedures, electrical hazards and safety precautions, fire and security alarm systems equipment troubleshooting, and minor service repair and maintenance
• Ability to read technical manuals and demonstrate the use and operation of equipment
• Experience with setup and managing access control and security systems
• Experience with CAD software
• Valid driver's license

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Supervisor, Technical Security

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 months, 254 days, 8 hours per day

Salary Level: Universal / Scale B.1 - Level 8

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range: $29.20- $37.58

Remote Work Eligible: No

Union Designation: Non-Certified

Essential Personnel Disclosure

Employees who perform the responsibilities of this job are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are designated employees who must report for work during a delay or emergency situations. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens the staff, pupils, or the public; disrupts or shuts down business operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade. It is incumbent upon the supervisor to inform and confirm which essential personnel are required to work during emergency closings. Notification and confirmation of the expectation of essential personnel to report to work, or maintain as-needed status, will be executed with as much advanced notice as possible via in-person communication or email.