Under the direction of the Safety and Security Coordinating Manager, the Supervisor of Security Systems plans and supervises the installation, operation and monitoring of the total alarm system for the purpose of ensuring the protection of students, teachers, staff and school property. The incumbent of this position shares in the development and administration of the comprehensive security program throughout the school system, and is responsible for the effective operation of the technical services offered by the Office of Safety and Security Services.  The incumbent is responsible for the effective operation of the monitoring system within the schools in which it has been installed and also for coordination of tasks required to ensure its proper implementation and operation within other schools and buildings; works with school officials and outside county agencies in order to ensure acceptance of proposed physical security policies and procedures.  Work requires the ability to give technical direction to subordinates which have system-wide effects and involve sensitive situations.  The incumbent is allowed latitude for independent judgment because of the technical nature of the position and the continuous review of practices and procedures to determine the most effective and efficient method of handling unexpected or altered conditions.  Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed in terms of the accomplishment of objectives. 

Plans and coordinates installation of alarm systems;

Initials installation of interface equipment for cable TV transmission;

Engineers and fabricates additional alarm functions;

Surveys current site installation and determines alterations needed to be made to meet changing requirements for building use;

Supervises, inspects and approves installations performed by outside agencies;

Draws up technical specifications for the purchase and installation of alarm equipment;

Establishes and maintains all logs, records and reports generated as a result of an alarm or telephone notification;

Maintains a constant state-of-the-art expertise of all types of alarm equipment to meet divergent requirements of school system;

In conjunction with the Department of Building Services, assists in designing the interfacing phases of new programs to monitor environmental controls in schools;

Assists in the preparation and monitoring of annual budget for the Technical Services Program;

Acts as liaison for inter and intra departments/agencies regarding technical services;

Interviews applicants for employment;

Supervises, trains, and instructs employees;

Informs and instructs school administrators as to procedure in operation of alarm system; and

Performs related work as required.

Thorough knowledge of personal and property security procedures involved in the installation and monitoring of alarm systems including upgrading present equipment and evaluating any new equipment on the market;

Ability to write specifications for various types of electrical ancillary equipment; ability to maintain expertise with electrical codes, building codes, and new burglar alarm codes;

Ability to assume responsibility and act independently;

Ability to deal tactfully with a wide range of persons;

Ability to assign and supervise the work of subordinates;

Ability to express judgment; and

Good physical condition.

Extensive electronics background with a specialization in burglar alarm equipment with a minimum of 5 years alarm installation, central station operation experience, and knowledge of blueprints and technical specifications, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. 

Possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License (Class D).  Qualify for the Maryland State Special Police Commission. 

Oversees and provides guidance to assigned personnel.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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