Title: Physical Security Systems & STEM Support Specialist
Supervisor: Technology Director
Start Date: TBD
Salary: CCBOE Salary Schedule
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Goals:
- Manage, maintain, and support the district's electronic physical security systems, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and day-to-day administration.
- Provide technical support for the district's STEM Technology Center, ensuring technology resources are dependable and operational.
- Apply expertise in low-voltage electrical systems, commercial door hardware, physical security infrastructure, network systems, and instructional technology to support district operations.
- Ensure the effective operation, security, and reliability of physical security and STEM technology systems through proactive maintenance, problem resolution, and collaboration with district staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree or technical certification in Electronics, Network Administration, Building Construction, or a related field is highly preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of verifiable experience in low-voltage electrical installation, commercial security systems installation, or commercial locksmithing/carpentry.
- Valid Alabama driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
- Demonstrated ability to read building blueprints and schematic diagrams. Proven understanding of how interior/exterior doors, fire-rated walls, and commercial door hardware are constructed and modified.
- Foundational understanding of IP networking (IP addresses, subnets, PoE power budgets). Experience with standard enterprise VMS platforms and access control databases.
- CompTIA Network+, Security+, or vendor-specific access control/camera certifications (e.g., Axis, Hanwha, Milestone, Lenel, Avigilon) preferred but not required.
- Frequent travel between district sites is required.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely in various weather conditions.
- Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly.
- Must be comfortable working on ladders, scaffolding, and motorized scissor lifts at heights up to 20 feet.
- Must be willing to work in tight structural spaces, including crawlspaces, attics, and ceiling plenums, under varying temperature conditions.
- Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.
- Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.
Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities.
- Install, mount, wire, and position IP-based security cameras and physical access control hardware (including door strikes, maglocks, proximity badge readers, and motion sensors) across all 27 district campuses.
- Apply thorough working knowledge of commercial building construction, wall framing (wood, steel, masonry), and concrete/drop-ceiling routing to safely and cleanly pull low-voltage CAT6 cabling from intermediate distribution frames (IDFs) to end devices.
- Analyze and manipulate commercial door hardware, exit devices (panic bars), and door frames to ensure proper mechanical alignment and solid integration with electronic access controllers.
- Troubleshoot physical and electrical failures at the edge, including voltage drops, faulty relays, and damaged exterior conduits.
- Perform day-to-day administration of the district’s centralized Video Management System (VMS) and Access Control database software.
- Manage user access control privileges, generate and provision staff HID/proximity badges, and establish automated door lock/unlock schedules matching individual school calendars and special events.
- Audit system health alerts daily to proactively identify offline cameras, power supply failures, or forced-door alarms.
- Locate, archive, and securely export surveillance footage as requested by school administration or law enforcement in compliance with FERPA laws and district privacy policies.
- Provide two and tier-three technical support specifically dedicated to the equipment and infrastructure of the new district STEM Technology Center upon completion.
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot specialized STEM hardware and software, including 3D printers, Virtual Reality (VR) headsets, robotics systems, interactive displays, and specialized computer-aided design (CAD) lab networks.
- Collaborate with the technology team to ensure the STEM center network remains secure, optimized, and fully functioning for student and teacher daily use.
- Engages in personal professional growth, adheres to professional standards, and demonstrates professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding student/school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
- Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
- Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
- Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system.
- Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies and state, federal and local laws.
- Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures; prepares for substitutes according to Board policies and school procedures.
- Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).
Terms of Employment/Salary: As established by the Board and applicable state law.
Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) is an equal opportunity employer. Personnel actions and decisions will be made without regard to factors or considerations prohibited by federal or state law, including but not limited to race, gender, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, and religious preference. Complaints or inquiries regarding compliance with state and federal equal opportunity employment laws should be directed to the Human Resources Director at (256) 734-2933 or to Cullman County Board of Education, 402 Arnold Street, N.E., Cullman, AL 35055.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. This job description is not a contract and is not intended to be a contract. The Cullman County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.
