Coordinator (Security Systems)
Office of Safety and Security

Leadership - Position - Other

Job Number: 4600182999

Start Date:

Open Date: 07/11/2019

Closing Date: 08/11/2019

POSITION SUMMARY
The Coordinator (Security Systems) is responsible for managing all of the life safety and security systems, ensuring efficient services are designed to meet the standards of the Atlanta Public Schools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Manages the timely dispatch and response of security support employees, authorized vendors and interdepartmental liaisons to address life safety systems installations, moves, additions, changes and outage responses
• Maintains effective communication with all Atlanta Public Schools employees, contractors and authorized vendors through the timely preparation and response to verbal and written documents, meeting requests, email, phone calls, text messages, etc.
• Actively engages in the research, planning and leadership of process improvements by staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends
• Conducts and/or attends regular meetings with security support team, department staff meetings and interdepartmental project team meetings and other meetings, as required
• Coordinates all life safety system training activities to include, but not limited to, classroom, field and online training, as well as, the development of employee training plans, training manuals and the coordination of product vendor training events
• Configures, automates and provides department staff training on the Fire and Burglary Systems Administrative Reporting Tools and other life safety systems, as required
• Immediately reports all APS policy violations, criminal incidents and/or misconduct known either through personal witness or received by subordinates, vendors, contractors or electronic surveillance monitoring; promptly forwards reports to the APS Director of Security Operations and other law enforcement/department personnel, as deemed appropriate and necessary
• Oversees server and client upgrades, backups and archival plans, SQL database administration and/or coordination for all life safety systems throughout the district to include all phases of the software development life cycle
• Coordinates the software and hardware installation, configuration, programming, testing and implementation for all life safety systems
• Manages the integration of all life safety systems
• Ensures maintenance of an up-to-date warranty and inventory database of all life safety system devices, to include but not limited to, keyless access schedules, IP device ranges, surveillance cameras, fire/burg systems, access control devices, intercoms, clocks, audio/visual equipment and security/HVAC pressure sensors
• Coordinates and physically performs quality assurance checks to validate work performed by employees and vendors based on assigned project scope of work
• Creates and runs reports, as applicable, for life safety systems to enhance department efficiency
• Evaluates and establishes employee goals and objectives; performs regular and on-time employee evaluations, corrective action plans, coaching and mentoring for the Security Support functional area; facilitates the screening of new hires
• Utilizes established tools and technology systems to ensure weekly time entry is posted, work orders are accurately entered and closed, equipment is ordered, and all delays are timely resolved
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Director of Security Operations during his/her absence
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator
• Required to attend scheduled shift during regular business hours as mandated

Requirements:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
� Bachelor?s degree in computer information systems, computer science, public administration, information technology or related field required
� Master?s degree in computer information systems, computer science, public administration, information technology or related field preferred
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
� Valid Georgia driver?s license and the availability of private transportation
� ASIS International - Physical Security Professional (PSP) designation preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE:
� 5 years of work experience in security system software and internet integration, including programming experience
� Experience supervising staff
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
� Knowledge of implementation of security system software and internet integration programming
� Intranet and internet website use and terminology knowledge
� Computer and network operating systems knowledge
� Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and security software
� Ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
� Ability to demonstrate self-discipline and attention to detail to ensure successful resolution to customer requirements in a timely and cost effective manner
� Ability to apply, recommend and implement advanced technology integration concepts to improve organization-wide efficiency and effectiveness

Compensation:
Salary Grade: 133
Salary Range: FY'20 APS Salary Schedule (All Positions)
Work Year:ANNUAL

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Employment Category: AT-WILL

Reports to: Director (Security)