Electronic Security and Systems Technician-26616106

County of San Diego • San Diego, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The County of San Diego has a current opening for Electronic Security and Systems Technician. Some positions may receive a Locked Facilities Premium and shall be compensated an additional one dollar ($1.00) per hour for each hour worked in a locked facility in the Sheriff’s Department. This work includes preventive maintenance on essential building systems, time critical response to emergency repairs, accomplishment of unscheduled maintenance services, compliance and service quality oversight for contract support and at select County facilities. Each zone consists of a Building Maintenance Supervisor (BMS) with a crew of Facilities Operations professionals consisting of Building Maintenance Engineers/Assistants (BME/A), Carpenters, HVAC Technicians, Electricians, Electronic Security and Systems Technicians, Welders, Painters, Masons, and Plumbers, as well as overseeing contract vendors that support their operations. Electronic Security and Systems Technicians install, repair, and operate electronic security and related electronic systems including; security, fire, access control, CCTV, duress and fire suppression systems that may be hardwired, wireless or computerized.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of extensive experience testing, inspecting, installing, repairing and programming of diversified alarm, electronic security and systems.
• Experience must have included current state-of-the art technology and equipment.
• Ability to read and translate schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to determine code requirements for various electronic systems.
• Knowledge of operation of ohmmeters and oscilloscopic voltmeters, multi-meters, and programming devices.
• Knowledge of NSPA, NFC, and UBC codes relating to fire and electronic security systems.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of the NICET certificate is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and operate electronic security and related electronic systems including; security, fire, access control, CCTV, duress and fire suppression systems that may be hardwired, wireless or computerized.
• Perform preventive maintenance on essential building systems.
• Respond to emergency repairs in a time-critical manner.
• Accomplish unscheduled maintenance services.
• Provide compliance and service quality oversight for contract support.

Benefits

• Locked Facilities Premium: An additional one dollar ($1.00) per hour for each hour worked in a locked facility in the Sheriff’s Department.
• Future Salary Increases: June 2026 - 3.73% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 0.73% Market Increase); June 2027 - 3.63% increase to base pay (2.90% Across-the-Board + 0.73% Market Increase).
• Veteran's Preference Policy: Offers preferential credits for military service.
• Support for veterans: Resources and tools to maximize employment opportunities and assist with transition into civilian life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed