SECURITY SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Security Systems Specialist

Dauphin County Public Safety is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Security Systems Specialist.

The position of Security Systems Specialist is a safety and security position requiring advanced education and/or experience and training. Security Systems Specialists are charged with the safety, security, and protection of the buildings, facilities and properties of Dauphin County and assist in maintaining Security Systems and the Control Room for the department to maintain secure facilities for visitors and staff.

An employee in this position serves conditionally during the probationary period and must complete and pass an agenda of formal and informal training, instruction, and practice.

Essential functions of the job include:

• Assisting Chief of Operations, or his designee, in coordinating with County IT department regarding the maintenance and updating of the CCTV, Card Access, Fire Monitoring systems and any and all other security systems and programs of DPS-OSS.
• Providing base radio support to post and patrol officers.
• Providing Card Access reports upon request of the Director or Chief of Operations.
• Providing CCTV media at the request of the Director or Chief of Operations.
• Providing programing and supplying employees and other authorized individuals with Card Access identification card with proper clearances and access.
• Providing programming and support with the Automatic Vehicle Location and In-Car Video systems support and technology.
• Assisting Chief of Operations with coordinating between Federal, State, and local agencies.
• Assisting Chief of Operations in maintaining compliance with state/local laws & regulations regarding safety and security.
• Reviewing logs, reports, and other documents necessary to Security Systems Support.
• Summoning and assisting emergency services as necessary and filing incident reports.
• Maintaining and ensuring all handheld metal detectors, walk through metal detectors, X-Ray scanners and Security Systems equipment, etc. is in working order.
• Performing the training function regarding control room, security systems, radio, and base radio functions and operation.
• Performing the essential job functions of a Public Safety Officer and supplementing Public Safety Officers based on operational needs.

Other duties of the job include:

• Performing other job-related duties as required.
• Attending meetings as required.
• Attending training as required.

The job requires working conditions such as:

• Work indoors and outdoors in adequate or adverse lighting, temperatures and ventilation.
• Work indoors and outdoors with average or adverse exposure to weather, noise, stress and disruptions.
• Normal or adverse indoor and outdoor exposure to dust/dirt.
• Subject to working mandatory shifts, on call, or as schedule warrants due to operational needs.
• Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens or communicable diseases.
• Works in conditions of potential outbursts of disruptive individuals.

Physical/mental conditions/critical demands of the job include:

• Ability to stand/walk frequently during the workday, with occasional sitting, twisting, bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching as necessary in order to carry out essential job duties.
• Ability to infrequently resist force during a physical altercation with another person and apply force against another person.
• Ability to occasionally secure a person and/or apply restraints with or without resistance and with or without assistance.
• Ability to move frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to occasionally lift items that weigh up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist and from waist to chest.
• Ability to occasionally alternate between walking, jogging, and running over uneven surfaces.
• Ability to occasionally sit for continuous periods of time as required.
• Ability to frequently ascend and descend a minimum of 20 steps at a time, throughout a shift.
• Ability to frequently bend and twist at the waist from either the left or right side while standing, squatting, kneeling or sitting.
• Ability to infrequently move quickly, starting and stopping suddenly, while jogging or running at full speed for 20 to 100 yards.

Qualifications include:

• Graduation from high school or an accredited equivalency program.
• Training or equivalent experience in computer science, functions, hardware, and software.
• Training or equivalent experience in security, fire, and CCTV systems.
• Three years of security or related field or a combination of experience and education/training.
• May possess or acquire the following certifications: Act 235 Lethal Weapons (uncompensated).

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include:

• Ability to speak and understand the English language to include spelling, usage, and grammar.
• Ability to communicate clearly, in English, orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding Department and/or County information and records.
• Ability to understand and apply Department and/or County policy and directives.
• Personal integrity and honesty.
• Ability to work effectively with associates.
• High degree of alertness and ability to detect problems or potential problems.
• Knowledge and ability in the use of security equipment to include firearms, EDWs, chemical agents, batons, other defensive equipment, and restraints.
• Ability to maintain order and security effectively.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in an emergency.
• Ability to enforce rules and understanding of individual and group behavior and attitude of individuals under restraint.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain relationships with peers, superiors, and subordinates.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all training, certifications, and clearances as required by the Department of Public Safety policy or operational needs.
• Ability to obtain and train staff in operations and radiation safety of x-ray machines per PA DEP standards.
• Knowledge of security systems including but not limited to CCTV, Fire, and Card Access.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License (OLN).
• Pass a favorable pre-employment & criminal background check.

Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.