| Location | Durham, NC |
Security
Specialist
Department: Safety
&
Security
Reports
To:
Assistant
Director
of
Safety
&
Security
FLSA
Status:
Non-Exempt
Status:
Permanent,
Full
Time,
Classified,
Exempt
Salary:
Grade
NC
16
Position
Summary:
Under
general
supervision,
the
Security
Systems
Specialist
provides
advanced
technical,
operational,
and
project-coordination
support
for
the
district's
physical-security
program.
The
position
plans,
evaluates,
configures,
coordinates,
and
supports
integrated
security
technologies,
including
video
surveillance,
electronic
access
control,
intrusion
alarms,
and
related
network-based
systems.
The
Security
Systems
Specialist
serves
as
a
technical
liaison
among
Safety
and
Security,
Technology
Services,
Facilities,
school
administrators,
architects,
contractors,
and
service
providers;
supports
security
assessments
and
investigations;
and
provides
recommendations
that
strengthen
the
safety
and
security
of
district
facilities,
students,
staff,
and
visitors.
Essential
Duties
and
Responsibilities
Adhere
to
all
state,
federal,
and
local
laws,
policies,
and
procedures
Represent
the
Safety
and
Security
Department
in
meetings
to
develop
and
implement
recommended
security
systems
for
all
renovation
projects
and
new
construction.
Serve
as
a
liaison
with
architects,
project
managers,
site
administrators,
and
construction
representatives
during
the
design
and
construction
of
facilities.
Serve
as
a
liaison
with
representatives
of
the
Durham
Public
Schools
Technology
Services
Department
in
matters
related
to
the
operation
of
surveillance
cameras
and
other
security
systems.
Review
technology
trends
and
network
equipment
needed
to
maintain
an
acceptable
level
of
operation
for
existing
security
systems
and
future
growth,
improving
security-related
technologies
and
strategies.
Maintain
a
competent
level
of
knowledge
to
develop
and
integrate
maps
and
floor
plans
using
the
software
features
of
the
security
systems
and
create
hard
paper
drawings.
Evaluate
installed
cameras
and
door
access
devices
and
other
related
equipment
for
repair,
replacement,
and
upgrades.
Act
as
primary
contact
with
the
provider
of
the
Maintenance
Service
Contract
to
facilitate
repairs
or
replacement
of
camera
and
door
access
systems.
Provide
and
coordinate
training
to
site-based
administrators
related
to
efficient
use
of
their
security
systems.
Participate
in
site
assessment
reviews
to
evaluate
security
and
make
recommendations
for
improvement
Assist
with
investigations
when
requested
Assist
with
HR
investigations
when
requested
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2026
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Public
Schools
Maintain
intelligence
related
to
investigations
Evaluate
burglar
alarm
reports
to
determine
activation
cause
and
recommend
prevention
measures
Notify
school
administrators
of
alarms,
potential
security
risks,
and
make
recommendations
for
prevention.
Review
camera
history
and
report
information
and
areas
of
concern
to
administrators
Prepare
documents
and
provide
recommendations
regarding
school
security
matters
Assist
the
Assistant
Director
of
Security
on
all
security
management
matters
and
issues.
Perform
other
security
duties
that
the
Assistant
Director
and
the
Executive
Director
of
Safety
and
Security
may
assign.
Additional
duties
may
be
assigned
based
on
immediate
safety
and
security
needs
as
they
arise
Minimum
Qualifications
A
bachelor's
degree
is
preferred
in
a
technical
discipline,
such
as
information
or
engineering
technology.
Need
experience
with
networks
and
components
and
capacity
to
increase
knowledge
and
hands-on
involvement
with
network-based
security
systems.
Minimum
3
years'
experience
in
safety/security
with
responsibility
for
developing
and
implementing
security
system
design,
training
plans,
and
project
coordination.
Experience
preferred
in
Crime
Prevention
through
Environmental
Design
(CPTED).
Must
possess
a
valid
North
Carolina
driver's
license.
Knowledge,
Skills,
and
Abilities
Ability
to
work
independently
and
efficiently,
including
the
ability
to
research
and
gather
information
from
varied
sources
Ability
to
communicate
effectively;
possess
excellent
oral
and
written
communication
skills
(grammar,
spelling,
etc)
Ability
to
perform
at
a
high
level,
as
a
team
player,
in
a
team
environment
Ability
to
relate
well
to
diverse
groups
of
people
Requires
strong
organizational
and
problem-solving
skills
Ability
to
serve
as
Project
Manager
of
multiple
tasks
in
a
fast-paced
environment
Ability
to
remain
calm
and
professional
in
an
environment
with
shifting
proprieties
Ability
to
apply
principles
of
logical
or
scientific
thinking
to
define
problems,
collect
data,
and
draw
valid
conclusions;
to
interpret
a
wide
variety
of
technical
instructions
in
mathematical
or
diagrammatic
form,
and
to
deal
with
several
abstract
and
concrete
variables
Ability
to
compare
and/or
judge
the
readily
observable,
functional,
structural
or
composite
characteristics
(whether
similar
or
divergent
from
obvious
standards)
of
data,
people
or
things
Ability
to
comprehend
basic
operation
of
network
components
and
operation
of
network-based
security
systems
Requires
the
skill
to
read
floor
plans
and
security
specifications
Requires
the
skill
to
effectively
present
information
to
management,
public
groups,
and/or
boards
Requires
considerable
knowledge
of
state
and
local
policies
and
procedures
regarding
the
administration
of
security/school
safety
programs
Requires
considerable
knowledge
of
applicable
laws
and
regulations
in
law
enforcement,
current
literature,
trends,
methods,
and
development.
Ability
to
evaluate
the
effectiveness
of
current
security
equipment
and
make
recommendations
for
improvements
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2026
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Public
Schools
Ability
to
use
features
of
remote
software
to
assist
with
investigations
and
other
duties
Perform
other
duties
as
assigned
by
theAssistant
Director
of
Safety
&
Security
or
other
designee
Resource
Requirements
X_Laptop
X
Desktop
computer
(may
be
docking
station
with
laptop)
X
address
X
Outlook
X
VPN
X_ Cellphone
_ Pager
X
Two-way
radio
X_ iPad
X
Office
phone
X
10
digit
telephone
number
X
5
digit
extension
X
Printer
X
Fax
X_ District
Vehicle
X
Software
(S2,
Paxton,
Knox,
Exacqvision
Software,
Microsoft
Office,
Adobe)
_AS400
_
SharePoint
_ Audio
recording
device
X
Web
site
access
X
Building
access
key/code
(for
necessary
building
access
during
non-traditional
hours)
Physical
Requirements
Must
be
physically
able
to
operate
a
variety
of
equipment
including
computers,
copiers,
and
other
office
equipment.
Must
be
physically
able
to
operate
a
motor
vehicle
safely.
Must
be
able
to
exert
up
to
20
pounds
of
force
occasionally
and/or
a
negligible
amount
of
force
constantly
to
lift,
carry,
push,
pull,
or
otherwise
move
objects.
Light
work
usually
requires
walking
or
standing
to
a
significant
degree.
Evaluation
Performance
will
be
evaluated
in
accordance
with
district
policies
and
procedures.
Disclaimer
The
preceding
job
description
has
been
designed
to
indicate
the
general
nature
and
level
of
work
performed
by
employees
within
this
classification.
It
is
not
designed
to
contain
or
be
interpreted
as
a
comprehensive
inventory
of
all
duties,
responsibilities,
and
qualifications
required
of
employees
in
this
job.
Job
description
is
sourced
from
employee
interviews,
internal
documents,
representative
job
descriptions
in
similar
districts,
and
other
state/federal
agencies .
Durham
Public
Schools
provides
equal
employment
opportunities
to
all
employees
and
applicants
for
employment
and
prohibits
discrimination
and
harassment
of
any
type
without
regard
to
race,
color,
religion,
age,
sex,
national
origin,
disability
status,
genetics,
protected
veteran
status,
sexual
orientation,
gender
identity
or
expression,
or
any
other
characteristic
protected
by
federal,
state,
or
local
laws.
This
policy
applies
to
all
terms
and
conditions
of
employment,
including
recruiting,
hiring,
placement,
promotion,
termination,
layoff,
recall,
transfer,
leaves
of
absence,
compensation,
and
training.
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2026
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Schools