Security Systems Supervisor
- Employer
- Atlanta Public Schools
- Location
- SW Atlanta, GA, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Administrator, Supervisor / Manager, Support Staff, Safety / Security
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Security Systems Supervisor
Office of Safety and Security
Support Staff - Position - Other - Other
Job Number: 4600183002
Start Date:
Open Date: 07/11/2019
Closing Date: 08/11/2019
POSITION SUMMARY
The Security Systems Supervisor assists the Coordinator (Security Systems) in overseeing all safety/life support systems of Atlanta Public Schools. The incumbent supervises the Security System Specialists, Low Voltage Technicians and related systems vendors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Supervises and evaluates the Security System Specialist and Low Voltage Technicians
• Facilitates Life Safety System installations with construction department and with in-house technical team
• Performs server and client upgrades, backups and archival plans and/or SQL database administration for all Life Safety Systems throughout the district
• Installs, configures, programs, tests and implements and coordinates software and hardware for all life safety systems
• Actively engages in the research and planning of technology improvements by staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends
• Effectively supervises, and sometimes performs, advanced level troubleshooting of all life safety systems, both software and hardware devices, to determine root cause of component, system and network failures
• Serves as a first level responder for emergency and non-emergency life safety support system failures, including fire/burglary system outages and alarm calls
• Performs on-site quality inspections to validate work performed by authorized vendors, low voltage tech team and other support personnel to ensure project validations and sign-offs are completed
• Facilitates and/or performs life safety equipment inspections to meet code requirements, determine and correct existing problems and to make product and use recommendations
• Ensures that required annual fire alarm code required inspections are preformed
• Ensures that staff collect and maintain an accurate inventory of all in-use equipment, maintains service records, warranty information and supervise construction-to-security maintenance transitions
• Supervises daily workflow of assigned team to perform preventative maintenance tasks, and in response to service calls to ensure work is performed efficiently and with accuracy
• Provides and reviews assigned work orders using security tracking systems
• Assists the Security Systems Coordinator with the development, coordination and performance of targeted training workshops and skills enrichment programs for assigned personnel
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator
• Required to attend scheduled shift during regular business hours as mandated
Requirements:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
� High school diploma or GED required
� Associate?s degree in computer science, engineering, engineering technology or related field preferred
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
� Valid Georgia driver?s license required
� State of Georgia Low Voltage license required
� National Institute for Certification and Engineering Technologies (NICET) certification required
WORK EXPERIENCE:
� 3 years of experience in security/life support systems required
� Experience working in a large, urban school district, governmental or public sector preferred
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
� Skilled in reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronic units
� Proficient in system administration, to include evaluation/selection, installation and maintenance processes; applicable systems include fire alarms, burglary alarms, access control, CCTV, intercoms/clocks, AED?s and other network devices
� Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
Compensation:
Salary Grade: 129
Salary Range: FY'20 APS Salary Schedule (All Positions)
Work Year: ANNUAL
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Employment Category: AT-WILL
Reports to: Coordinator (Security Systems)
Office of Safety and Security
Support Staff - Position - Other - Other
Job Number: 4600183002
Start Date:
Open Date: 07/11/2019
Closing Date: 08/11/2019
POSITION SUMMARY
The Security Systems Supervisor assists the Coordinator (Security Systems) in overseeing all safety/life support systems of Atlanta Public Schools. The incumbent supervises the Security System Specialists, Low Voltage Technicians and related systems vendors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Supervises and evaluates the Security System Specialist and Low Voltage Technicians
• Facilitates Life Safety System installations with construction department and with in-house technical team
• Performs server and client upgrades, backups and archival plans and/or SQL database administration for all Life Safety Systems throughout the district
• Installs, configures, programs, tests and implements and coordinates software and hardware for all life safety systems
• Actively engages in the research and planning of technology improvements by staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends
• Effectively supervises, and sometimes performs, advanced level troubleshooting of all life safety systems, both software and hardware devices, to determine root cause of component, system and network failures
• Serves as a first level responder for emergency and non-emergency life safety support system failures, including fire/burglary system outages and alarm calls
• Performs on-site quality inspections to validate work performed by authorized vendors, low voltage tech team and other support personnel to ensure project validations and sign-offs are completed
• Facilitates and/or performs life safety equipment inspections to meet code requirements, determine and correct existing problems and to make product and use recommendations
• Ensures that required annual fire alarm code required inspections are preformed
• Ensures that staff collect and maintain an accurate inventory of all in-use equipment, maintains service records, warranty information and supervise construction-to-security maintenance transitions
• Supervises daily workflow of assigned team to perform preventative maintenance tasks, and in response to service calls to ensure work is performed efficiently and with accuracy
• Provides and reviews assigned work orders using security tracking systems
• Assists the Security Systems Coordinator with the development, coordination and performance of targeted training workshops and skills enrichment programs for assigned personnel
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator
• Required to attend scheduled shift during regular business hours as mandated
Requirements:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
� High school diploma or GED required
� Associate?s degree in computer science, engineering, engineering technology or related field preferred
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
� Valid Georgia driver?s license required
� State of Georgia Low Voltage license required
� National Institute for Certification and Engineering Technologies (NICET) certification required
WORK EXPERIENCE:
� 3 years of experience in security/life support systems required
� Experience working in a large, urban school district, governmental or public sector preferred
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
� Skilled in reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronic units
� Proficient in system administration, to include evaluation/selection, installation and maintenance processes; applicable systems include fire alarms, burglary alarms, access control, CCTV, intercoms/clocks, AED?s and other network devices
� Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
Compensation:
Salary Grade: 129
Salary Range: FY'20 APS Salary Schedule (All Positions)
Work Year: ANNUAL
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Employment Category: AT-WILL
Reports to: Coordinator (Security Systems)
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