Technician - Security Operations Center

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Security Operations Center (SOC) Technician at Chesterfield County Public Schools serves as a critical real-time monitor and incident coordinator. You will operate central monitoring equipment, observe cameras and access control, and provide immediate support to school administrators during daily operations and emergencies.

You’ll document incidents, coordinate with SSOs and dispatch, and help maintain safety data across the division.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of security monitoring practices and emergency communication protocols.
• Ability to analyze multiple data streams and communicate critical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Monitors security camera systems, access control systems, and other safety technologies.
• Observes and reports safety concerns or unusual activity.
• Acts as a point of contact for schools and ensures timely communication.
• Provides real-time support to administrators and division leadership during incidents.
• Documents incidents and maintains logs and records.

Skills

Security monitoring

Emergency communication

Multitasking

Decision making under pressure

Tools

Camera systems

Access control

Emergency management platforms

Job description

Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply – we would like for you to consider joining us.General Description:The Security Operations Center (SOC) Technician serves as a critical member of Chesterfield County Public Schools’ (CCPS) central safety hub, responsible for real-time monitoring, communication, and incident coordination. Working under the direction of the SOC Manager, the Technician ensures situational awareness across all school campuses by monitoring security technologies and providing immediate support to school-based staff during daily and emergency events. The incumbent facilitates a coordinated response to incidents, ensuring that information gaps are closed and resources are dispatched efficiently.Job Description:Essential Job Functions:Monitors security camera systems, access control systems, and other safety technologies to maintain situational awareness across the school divisionObserves and identifies potential safety concerns or unusual activity and communicates information to appropriate personnel in accordance with established proceduresServes as a point of contact for schools reporting safety concerns or incidents and ensures timely communication with appropriate staff and supervisorsProvides real-time support to school administrators, School Security Officers (SSOs), and division leadership during safety incidentsMaintains communication with Field Operations personnel and public safety partners when incidents require coordination or responseDocuments security incidents, alerts, and operational activities in accordance with division proceduresMaintains logs and records related to monitoring activities, incident notifications, and operational communicationsAssists in the coordination and dissemination of safety alerts and situational updates across the school divisionMaintains awareness of division safety protocols and ensures monitoring procedures are followed consistentlyAssists in maintaining databases and records related to safety and security operationsSupports the testing and monitoring of security technology systems including cameras, access control, and emergency management systemsMay perform other duties as assignedBudgetary Responsibility:NoneReport Preparation:Prepares and submits incident reports, logs, and situational awareness updates in a timely and accurate fashion; prepares other basic reports as requestedEquipment Operation:Proficiency in the operation of central monitoring equipment, including multi-screen camera displays, access control software, emergency management platforms, and radio communication systemsContacts:Maintains regular contact with the SOC Manager, SSOs, school administrators, and public safety dispatchersWork Direction/Supervision:This position does not provide work direction or supervision to others.Decision-Making:This position requires the ability to make rapid, accurate decisions during fast-moving events to ensure the appropriate notification and dispatch of resources.Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:May provide input or recommendations regarding operational protocols and quality assurance standards within the SOCPhysical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods while monitoring multiple video displays. The employee must be able to use hands and fingers to operate computer controls and communicate clearly via radio and telephone. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to maintain focus on high-density data and video feeds for long durations.Work Environment:Work is performed primarily within the Security Operations Center environment, which involves high-density technology use and may include high-stress situations during emergency incidents. The role requires the ability to remain calm and effective during high-stress emergency situations. Noise levels will vary.Qualifications:Considerable knowledge of security monitoring practices, emergency communication protocols, and the use of integrated security technology. Ability to analyze multiple data streams simultaneously and communicate critical information clearly and concisely under pressure.Additional Job Requirements:One year of experience in federal, state, or local law enforcement dispatch, or an associated fieldApplicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History InvestigationState Police Criminal History InvestigationChild Protective Services (CPS) InvestigationTuberculosis Screening/TestCompensation$43,620.10 - $74,138.25Hours Per Day8Days Per Year260BenefitsChesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.