State of Arizona

ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS TECH

Phoenix

FULL TIME

October 16, 2024

DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
The Department of Emergency & Military Affairs (DEMA), led by The Adjutant General, provides emergency management and military capabilities to the citizens of Arizona and the nation. The Emergency Management Division consists of three sections—operations, preparedness, and financial administration. Each section works collaboratively across the agency and with external partners to manage emergency responses and reduce the impacts of disasters. Additionally, DEMA is the headquarters for the Arizona National Guard, the primary combat reserve of the United States military. The Arizona Army and Air National Guard provide military forces and equipment to accomplish community, state, and federal missions.
ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS TECH
Job Location:
Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR), Phoenix, AZ
Posting Details:
Salary: $17.6821- $24.7085 per hour (DOE)

Grade: 19

Closing Date: October 23, 2024
Job Summary:
The Electronic Security Systems Technician serves as the primary point of contact for all matters concerning design, installation, and operation of all Electronic Security System (ESS), networks and surveillance equipment and software. Responsible for the execution, installation, operation, maintenance, and monitoring of the entire State ESS Program. This Electronic Security Systems Technician is responsible for input into/accountability of the electronic security systems (ESS) department. This position uses high level data analysis, design, and coding of ESS systems with multi-panel configurations. This position supports the Senior Electronic Systems Security Specialist in developing and submitting budget spending programs to the National Guard Bureau ARNG-ILI-F ESS/MILCON Tails Program Manager.
Job Duties:
Responsibilities include:
  • Develop and maintain the ESS systems networks for the State of Arizona DEMA, and various units of the Arizona National Guard, US Army Reserves, and guest countries using National Guard Facilities in the State of Arizona.
  • Manage AA&E authorized personnel database, asset tracking through DEMA Accounting Office in the form of inventories. Analyze ESS network enclave and assist G6 and DEMA Network administrators as needed. Define and implement equipment configurations, assists G6 and DEMA IT with software and hardware upgrades and ensures hardware/software are in alignment with NGB ESS RMF approved system sets and updates. Oversee the installation, maintenance, and operation of ESS systems throughout the State. Troubleshoot problems, determines if problem is hardware or software related, identifies and resolves.
  • Perform installation, maintenance and repair of ESS systems as required by program. Receive reports to include weekends and holidays of ESS system malfunctions, assigns/coordinates repair of systems. Write and install programming for digital controls for ESS systems and databases).
  • Write and establish scopes of work, cost estimates and works with procurement on contractor/vendor selection for various ESS projects. Perform liaison duties with TELCO, network, local law enforcement agencies, NGB and other monitoring agencies.
  • Other duties as assigned (typically 5%-10%)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
  • Practices and principles of physical security, electronic security, and applicable information systems.
  • Understanding of specific ESS IT disciplines to complete major projects independently, computer hardware, software, network operating systems and capabilities, limitations, and variances sufficient to evaluate user needs, develop specific applications and project future needs.
  • Sufficient knowledge of military organization and structure.
  • Project management principles and practices sufficient to determine program direction, plan work and set goals, monitor, and evaluate accomplishments.
  • State budget and fiscal policies and procedures and procurement rules and regulations.
  • Design electronic security systems based on defined user requirements.
  • Make decisions on structure of electronic security systems and types of technology based on agency needs, analyze, and effectively recommend new technologies and procedures.
  • Resolve complex and critical problems, provide technical leadership to others.
  • Provide technical support for specific electronic security software products, intrusion detection systems, access control systems and video surveillance systems of a complex nature.
  • Work independently and/or collectively and adapt to changing environments and new technologies.

Skilled in:
  • High proficiency using latest version of Microsoft (MS) Office Suite, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, and MS 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.
  • Understand system equipment installation, operation, and maintenance.
  • Use of common and manufacturer specific hand tools
  • Use of hammer drills, drivers. and mechanical lifts.
  • Use of soldering iron to perform basic soldering, tinning, and splicing of wires and terminals.
  • Proper mechanical/crimp termination of wiring terminals and connectors
  • Digital multi-meters to identify voltage, resistance, and continuity within a circuit.
  • Troubleshoot systems/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 direct, high voltage (120VAC) requirements for supplying power to ESS equipment components.
  • Use of telecom testing equipment.

Ability to:
  • Plan, lead and schedule major systems efforts and provide work direction and guidance to others.
  • Plan and coordinate the implementation of a electronic security information systems.
  • Project management and team leadership skills, work on multiple projects and move between PC and server environments based on changing priorities.
  • Positive dialogue with Engineering (CFMO) Directorate (G4), Physical Security (G3/5/7).
  • Communicate with other State ESS Program entities to identify emerging requirements, troubleshooting, or technical anomalies.
  • Interface and update ARNG-l ES ESS Program Manager and ESS Program Regional Representative to your State on consistent basis
  • Communicate requirements and issues with the ARNG-IES ESS Program Regional Representative to your State once known.
  • Identify State requirements for State Equipment Report (SER) Maintenance and Monitoring (M&M) tool for submission of annual sustainment requirements to ARNG-IES ESS Program.
  • Identify State requirements for Program Objective Memorandum (POM) tool for submission of Future Year requirements to ARNG-IES ESS Program.
  • Ability to plan, program and forecast ESS requirements for the out years.
  • Proficient with current IT and cellular technology
  • Proficient in tracking, logging, and maintaining ESS requirements.
  • Applies ARNG-IES ESS program ISO9000 standards, criteria, metrics, processes and procedures in State ESS Program routines.
Selective Preference(s):
3-year minimum experience level or equivalent in Electronic Security Systems
Preferred but not required: 1) ESS IDS Certification Training. 2) ESS Supervisor-Lead Technician Course. 3) Advance (ACS and CCTV) Courses. 4) ESS standardized equipment manufacturer training.

Pre-Employment Requirements:
Special Job Requirements:
  • This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)
  • In and out of State travel required.
  • Individuals are required to pass a criminal background investigation.
  • Requires the ability to achieve a favorable National Agency Check with Investigation for purpose of obtaining a Common Access Card (CAC.
  • Position requires a US Secret security clearance, within 12 months of employment.
  • Position also requires the individual to be certified with NGB (National Guard Bureau) Electronic Security Systems Certification within 12 months of duty and be re-certified every 3 years.
Benefits:
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
  • Sick leave
  • Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
  • Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
Retirement:
Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).
Contact Us:
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact hr@azdema.gov.
DEMA is a smoke-free work environment.
ADA/EEO Employer
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer

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