ELECTRONIC SECURITY SPECIALIST TECHNICIAN

State of Florida•Jacksonville Beach, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida. The Electronic Security Systems Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and training of electronic security systems. Such Systems are required by Army Regulation for the protection of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives. Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives include sensitive Federal property such as military weapons, weapon systems aircraft with weapons systems in the ready configuration, all ammunition, all explosives, classified material and information; and essential personnel. The term Electronic Security Systems includes but is not necessarily limited to: Sentrol Explosion and tamper proof Balance Magnetic Switches, Commercial Intrusion Detection Systems, Local and Wireless network creation and management, Closed Circuit Television, Electronic Entry Control, Exterior Detection Systems, and other electronic systems used for security and safety of personnel and/or property. This position requires extensive travel throughout the State in support of the Electronic Security Systems program. Develops and executes a detailed preventive maintenance and inspection plan for all Electronic Security Systems within the Florida Army National Guard. Visit each armory where Electronic Security Systems is installed to perform semi-annual inspections/tests of systems, structures, processes, and administrative requirements. Prepares inspection/test reports showing adjustments, corrections or repairs noted and accomplished. Documents noted deficiencies relating to training, structural issues, and administrative requirements. Make all authorized changes to accounts for each Florida Army National Guard unit's IDS roster, creating and issuing passwords and codes via secure electronic means, and maintaining the IDS event log and database. Obtains quotes, purchases, goods and services necessary to complete the mission. Assists in the development and maintenance of various user guides and instructional materials. Prepares and delivers unit specific training for the proper operation, user level maintenance, and administrative support of installed systems. Assists in conducting Physical Security Assessments related to the installation or modification of Electronic Security Systems at both new and existing facilities. Act as liaison between Electronic Security Systems users, contract alarm monitoring agencies, law enforcement agencies, and telephone companies throughout the state. Provides emergency troubleshooting and repair services for installations throughout the Florida Army National Guard. Troubleshoots Information Technology and Database storage systems for IT issues involving Electronic Security systems.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years of professional, full-time-equivalent experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment.
Proficient using latest version of Microsoft (MS) Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Understanding of basic electronics
Understanding of basic Cellular Technology principles
Troubleshoot systems using equipment/device wiring and block diagrams
Identify basic system and electronic components
Ability to Troubleshoot computer systems
Proficient us of IT troubleshooting for IP based security systems.
Understand system equipment installation, operation, and maintenance
Ability to use common and manufactured specific hand tools, meters, and testing devices.
Ability to use hammer drills, drivers and mechanical lifts
Ability to use soldering iron to perform basic soldering, tinning and splicing of wires and terminals
Knowledge of proper mechanical/crimp termination of wiring terminals and connectors
Knowledge of digital multi-meters to identify voltage, resistance and continuity within a circuit
Ability to troubleshoot system/wiring using digital multi-meters
Proper selection, routing and bending of conduit
Proper selection and mounting of infrastructure equipment (conduit, boxes, fittings, etc.)
Understanding of, and able to detect high voltage (120VAC) requirements for supplying power to ESS equipment components
Ensure adequate spare parts, tools, supplies are stocked on service vehicles and stockrooms.
Perform semi-annual preventive maintenance requirements and annotate on work/service order
Identify and report systemic issues
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret (S) security clearance.

Responsibilities

Develops and executes a detailed preventive maintenance and inspection plan for all Electronic Security Systems within the Florida Army National Guard.
Visit each armory where Electronic Security Systems is installed to perform semi-annual inspections/tests of systems, structures, processes, and administrative requirements.
Prepares inspection/test reports showing adjustments, corrections or repairs noted and accomplished.
Documents noted deficiencies relating to training, structural issues, and administrative requirements.
Make all authorized changes to accounts for each Florida Army National Guard unit's IDS roster, creating and issuing passwords and codes via secure electronic means, and maintaining the IDS event log and database.
Obtains quotes, purchases, goods and services necessary to complete the mission.
Assists in the development and maintenance of various user guides and instructional materials.
Prepares and delivers unit specific training for the proper operation, user level maintenance, and administrative support of installed systems.
Assists in conducting Physical Security Assessments related to the installation or modification of Electronic Security Systems at both new and existing facilities.
Act as liaison between Electronic Security Systems users, contract alarm monitoring agencies, law enforcement agencies, and telephone companies throughout the state.
Provides emergency troubleshooting and repair services for installations throughout the Florida Army National Guard.
Troubleshoots Information Technology and Database storage systems for IT issues involving Electronic Security systems.