Job Description

Position Summary

Works under general supervision and will focus on the development and implementation of cutting-edge security, technologies and systems.

Pay Grade: 49

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience working directly with planning, installing, and maintaining surveillance, access control, and alarm equipment or in a related field; AND
• Associates degree from an accredited college or university in applied science or related degree; OR
• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises Security Systems employees, including training and preparing assignment projects such as installation and independent analyses of video equipment and alarm systems.
• Performs evaluations and makes training available when needed.
• Conducts independent analyses of existing cameras, DVRs, NVRs, access control systems, and alarm systems.
• Determines department surveillance and access control needs.
• Prepares requirement documents, bid specifications, and/or requests for proposals as needed for the purchase of surveillance, access control systems, and alarm systems.
• Supports and maintains all cameras, DVRs, NVRs, access control systems, alarm systems once they are installed.
• Verifies that all installed systems are functioning by testing equipment, connections and signals, identifying and correcting problems as required.
• Determines storage needs and bandwidth requirements for new surveillance equipment.
• Installs replacement equipment (cameras, DVRs, NVRs) as needed.
• Troubleshoots any reported problems with camera equipment.
• Assists users in using, viewing and recording videos.
• Performs routine maintenance and updates on surveillance equipment.
• Prepares floor plans and documentation linking camera and access control equipment locations as well as including network and resolution setting information about each device.
• Calls supporting vendors when needed for ordering parts or services.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KSAs

• Project management skills; the ability to take ownership of a project from start to finish
• Knowledge of CCTV cameras, DVRs/NVRs, Access Control, Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems, General low voltage electronic circuitry, PC components, Windows OS, and networking.
• Must have experience with complex IT projects with an emphasis on systems integration.
• Specific knowledge of emerging and advanced security technologies is strongly desired.
• Familiarity with matrix switches and multiplexers.
• Must have knowledge and experience with IP video.
• Strong computer skills.
• Well organized and able to multitask.
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment.  The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees.  This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department.  The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff’s Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.