ABOUT THE ROLE
Cahoon & Associates is seeking a qualified Electronic Security System Technician experienced in all aspects of design, installation, and sustainment of modern access control, intrusion detection, and video security surveillance systems to support the Eastern Kansas Healthcare System (EKHS), and outlining CBOCs in Kansas. Preferred candidates should have a Software House certification or eligibility determination, and at least 3-5 years’ experience in design and sustainment of enterprise grade access control, intrusion detection, and video security surveillance systems. Personnel filing this role will be a member of a team of security professionals, technicians, and systems administrators tasked with design, implementation, and follow-on maintenance of current and future deployed systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) input to effectively guide the design and implementationof new state of the art security systems.
Daily system monitoring and troubleshooting of access control, intrusion detection, and video management systems, applications, and servers, to include Windows-based systems administration activities.
Meet with site security personnel and representatives to gather and capture system requirements to support design efforts
Conduct thorough site surveys to identify additional requirements for security solutions
Work with selected vendors to incorporate various technologies into the design
Manage integration efforts between multiple vendors and technologies to support a fully integrated solution
Execute product research to provide solutions for site security needs and challenges
Generate system design drawings (Design, Layout, Elevation, One-lines, Floor Plans, etc.)
Position will also support responding to and correcting current system issues
Provide as needed instruction to the customer on the proper use of the equipment and software
Position may be required to support after hours calls on occasion
Performs scheduled, routine preventive maintenance on a wide variety of security equipment and systems
REQUIREMENTS
Requires Completion of COVID-19 Vaccination Inoculation Series
Required Qualifications
Ability to generate, read, and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints
Understand general concepts in other Life Safety Systems, i.e., Fire Alarm
Knowledge and understanding of sensor and systems integration with intrusion detection systems, such as analog and network-based Video Management Systems (VMS), fence line detection systems, and access control devices
Basic knowledge of Internet Protocol (IP) switching and routing
Ability to generate detailed and accurate technical documentation and communicate clearly through written and verbal methods
Eligibility to pass a security background check
Desired Qualifications
Experienced with Software House systems and software
Experienced with Software House electronic access control systems
Experienced with Axis Communications systems
Experienced with Aiphone Intercom systems
Experienced with ExacqVision
Experienced with Bosch
Exceptional customer service skills
Current or able to obtain certification through Software House
Must be responsible, self-motivated, self-starter, personable and well-organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Physical Requirements:
Sitting, Standing, Walking, Grasping, Reaching, Near Acuity, Speaking, Listening, Sight, Use of Hands/Fingers, Ladder Climbing, and able to lift up to 60lbs
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma, equivalent, or higher