Electronic Control Technician (Corrections)

Job Title

Works under general supervision to perform maintenance work on intercom locking control fire alarm system and closed-circuit TV systems install locks and detention hardware as well as closed circuit TV systems and troubleshooting electronic equipment.

Salary

Pay Grade: 51H Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) years of work experience in the electronics field; which consists of making extensive electronic repairs to a broad range of electronic apparatuses; Must have successfully completed course training in electronic locking systems; and High school diploma or possesses GED; PROOF OF EDUCATION; TRAINING; AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

Installs, services, and repairs electronic locks. Services and repairs fire alarm systems. Installs; services and repairs intercom systems. Services and repairs locking control system graphics panels. Installs and repairs detention hardware. Installs services and repairs closed circuit TV equipment including cameras; controllers; DVR's and cabling. Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KSAs

Ability to apply knowledge of electricity and electronic theory and techniques in engineering functions; such as testing; installing; and maintaining electronics equipment. Knowledge of the capabilities; limitation; operations; characteristics and functions use of variety of types of models of electronic equipment and locking systems. Knowledge of security camera and recording systems with the ability to install cameras and recording equipment and make connections to county network. Ability to diagnose problems with cameras and related equipment. Ability to operate PC with working knowledge of Microsoft windows and moderate skills in use of Microsoft Word and Excel. Skill in use of appropriate tools and instruments. Ability to work with people. Ability to read and work with blueprints. Ability to estimate time; materials and costs on electronic projects and to track actual costs.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to climb and work at heights of 10-20 feet. Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity. Physical ability to perform assigned work tasks.

Special Requirements

Must be able to function in a prison environment. Must have a valid Tennessee driver's License or secure one as of employment date. Must pass a physical examination. Must be willing to work every weekend shift and be on call as required. Must pass a drug test.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment.? The residency requirement shall? not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff's Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.