Security Systems Technician Jobs

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL) Security & Emergency Services Division has an opening for a Security Systems Technician to join the team.

The Security Systems Technician position requires experience as a low voltage technician who will work under the day-to-day supervision of the Lead technician reporting to the Manager of Physical Security. As a member of the Physical Protection Systems team, the Security Systems Technician will be responsible for performing the maintenance, testing, quality control activities, and administration of a range of physical protection systems employed for Access Control, Video Surveillance, Alarm Monitoring, Intrusion Detection, and other electronic security systems.

This position will be required to read and interpret as-built construction drawings, schematics, sketches, topology diagrams, data flow diagrams, estimates, and component layout diagrams in addition to installation, maintenance, calibration, and operating manuals that support physical protection systems as well as business operations (e.g., data entry, reporting, and administrative support tasks).

What You Will Do:

• Assist the team in performing regularly scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance on physical protection systems.
• Maintain and track documentation on operational performance and service requests of the LBNL access control, video surveillance, security devices, and related systems.
• System Administration of the Physical Access Control System (PACS) and Video Assessment Surveillance System (VASS).
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation, maintenance, and testing procedures.
• Mounting enclosures and terminating endpoint devices (e.g., card readers, door contacts, cameras, transfer hinges, electric locks, request-to-exit devices, and cameras).
• Assemble, program, and install new controllers, interfaces, cameras, and equipment to ensure proper functionality and operation.
• Support the Physical Protection Systems group with planning, scheduling, documentation, and organizing support efforts and materials needs.
• Attend and perform training functions.
• Provide pre-installation support with site surveys, wire identification, and wire route tracing.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and upgrade access control, video surveillance, intercom, and alarm system hardware based on LBNL standards and manufacturer guidelines.

Additional Responsibilities as needed:

• Provide technical support on access control and video surveillance systems to the LBNL community, Security Access Managers and Badge station operations.
• Ability to respond to occasional emergency after-hours calls.
• May provide technical instructions and /or training to other Lab personnel.

What is Required:

• Knowledge of IP-based and electronic communication systems.
• A working knowledge of Google Applications (e.g., Docs, Sheets, and Slides) and Microsoft Office are essential.
• Color vision sufficient to discern wiring and component color codes, and safety-related colored signs, lamps, and warning devices.
• LAN and WAN system knowledge.
• Valid Driver's license with required knowledge, skills, and abilities for operating a motor vehicle.
• Minimum of 2-4 years related technical and/or mechanical experience in the areas of physical access control, video surveillance, and physical security.
• General knowledge of safe work practices.
• Knowledge of basic electricity such as AC/DC theory, Ohm's law.
• Ability to travel as needed (less than 5%).
• Knowledge of IP-based and electronic security systems.
• Knowledge of and ability to use electronic test equipment, and appropriate hand and power tools of the trade.
• Ability to interpret complex tests, assembly, calibration, maintenance, or operating procedures.

Desired Qualifications:

• Must be able to obtain core Lenel OnGuard and Avigilon foundation certifications.
• Planning, teaching, organizing, and writing skills.
• Experience with Lenel OnGuard access control and Avigilon Control Center video surveillance systems and configuration.
• Computer-Aided electronics drafting and design-documentation skills.
• Experience working with Lenel Mercury access control hardware.
• Experience working in a scientific research and development environment.
• Must be able to obtain an LBNL Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) certification for low voltage power supply work within 1 year of hire.
• Experience with Avigilon, Panasonic, and Bosch camera and mounting hardware.

Notes:

• It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position.
• Salary for this position will commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, plus also aligned with the internal peer group.
• This is a full-time career appointment, non-exempt (hourly paid) eligible for overtime
• Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.
• The full hourly range for this position is $32.51 - $47.15 per hour for the job classification of 702.2.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.

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