Electronics Technician - Public Facilities

Description THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. The Electronics Technician is responsible for assisting in the design, planning and managing of electronic access control systems. In addition, responsibilities include field troubleshooting and repair of all physical access control system components both electrical and mechanical for existing facilities, remodel and new construction projects.

Examples of Duties

Performs access control and management responsibilities, such as overseeing equipment inventory, coordinating vendor installations, and managing warranty repairs.

Collaborates with department leaders, elected officials, architects, and engineers for planning and installation discussions.

Accompanies vendors during the setup, maintenance, and repair of electronic control systems and equipment.

Supervises the setup of access control systems, along with other electronic control and security systems, during construction projects.

Installs, tests, sets up, troubleshoots, and fixes various access control elements, fire and security devices, wiring, panic buttons, and electric/mechanical door hardware in existing buildings and systems. Organizes and maintains project-related documents and files.

Creates and keeps up-to-date CAD drawings and documentation for access control systems, electronic control systems, and security electronics, following county technology guidelines.

Produces reports as required.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Position consists of flexible hours requiring some weekend and before/after regular work hours determined by the Facilities Department.

Minimum Qualifications Performs other related duties as required.

High School Diploma or GED and a minimum three years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Position may require various computer or technical related certifications.

CompTIA Network+ certification preferred.

Lenel Certification in electronic security systems required in one year.

Locksmith certification preferred. Some related certifications may be required within one year.

Possession of a valid driver's license required. Must obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of employment.

Must not have any Class B misdemeanor or higher convictions or deferred adjudications.

Preferred Qualifications Genetec certification in Electronics Security and CCTV required within 1 year.

Supplemental Information

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf

Family Medical Leave: Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.

The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf

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Failure to accept the acknowledgment statement below can result in your employment application being rejected for failure to meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job posting. Your application for this employment opportunity will not be reconsidered if you fail to abide by the statements below. COMPLETED APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I hereby acknowledge that I must complete ALL sections of the employment application, to include the supplemental questions. I understand that failure to enter all relevant work experience in the work history section of the application will result in the rejection of my employment application. I understand that to knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation of a material fact in any application, and/or its supplemental questions, shall be grounds for termination. I also understand that I must provide at least THREE references in the "REFERENCES" section of the application. Furthermore, I acknowledge that Denton County does NOT accept resumes in lieu of completed applications. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgement. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your application will be rejected. 02

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• yes
• No

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Please Indicate The Highest Level Of Education Obtained

• No High School Diploma or GED
• General Equivalency Diploma
• High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Juris Doctorate
• PHD
• Medical Doctor

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How many credit hours have you earned at an accredited college or university? This should include hours earned from completion of a degree, hours earned towards a degree, and/or hours earned but not in conjunction with a degree.

• No College Credit - 14 Credit Hours
• 15-29 Credit Hours
• 30-44 Credit Hours
• 45-59 Credit Hours
• 60-89 Credit Hours
• 90-119 Credit Hours
• 120-149 Credit Hours
• 150-179 Credit Hours
• 180-209 Credit Hours
• 210-239 Credit Hours
• 240-269 Credit Hours
• 270-299 Credit Hours
• 300-329 Credit Hours
• 330-359 Credit Hours
• 360-389 Credit Hours
• 390 Credit Hours or more

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I acknowledge that I must provide the Denton County Human Resources Department with an OFFICIAL transcript confirming hours completed as indicated in the question above, should an employment opportunity be offered and accepted. Please enter your initials and today's date as acknowledgment. If you did not indicate completion of credit hours, please enter N/A.

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Please select the years of full-time experience you have working with electronics control systems, security electronics, or other related field: NOTE: YOU MUST COMPLETE THE WORK HISTORY SECTION OF THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO INCLUDE THE VERIFIABLE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS INDICATED OR BE DISQUALIFIED.

• Less Than 6 Months
• At least 6 Months, but less than 1 Year
• 1 Year
• At least 1 Year 6 months, but less than 2 years
• 2 Years
• 3 Years
• 4 Years
• 5 Years
• 6 Years
• 7 Years
• 8 Years
• 9 Years
• 10 Years
• 11 Years
• 12 Years
• 13 Years
• 14 Years
• 15 Years or more

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Do you have a certification in CompTIA Network+?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Lenel Certification in electronic security systems?

• Yes
• No

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Please List All Other Computer Or Technical Related Certifications 10

Do you have any Class B misdemeanor or higher convictions or deferred adjudications?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a U.S. citizen?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide the State of Issuance for the driver's license # provided in the previous question: Failure to provide valid driver's license information will automatically disqualify you for this employment opportunity. 14

Please provide your: Driver's License #: Failure to provide valid driver's license information will automatically disqualify you for this employment opportunity. 15

Please provide the Expiration Date for the driver's license # previously provided: Failure to provide valid driver's license information will automatically disqualify you for this employment opportunity. 16

Where did you hear about this position?

• Denton Record Chronicle
• Governmentjobs.com
• Monster.com
• Indeed
• Craigslist
• Facebook
• Other

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If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please specify how you were referred to this position.

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Should you be selected for an interview, you will receive a phone call or email with all the necessary information for scheduling and attending your interview. Please see the acknowledgment below. Failure to accept the acknowledgment statement below can delay the processing of your application. By acknowledging the statement you understand you are responsible for checking your phone messages and email address (provided during online application registration) for information pertaining to potential interviews for this job posting. To ensure proper delivery of emails please add [email protected] to your email safe list. INTERVIEW ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I hereby acknowledge that all interviews for this vacancy, will be communicated via phone or email. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please enter N/A.

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I understand that no employment contract either expressed or implied is created should I be hired by Denton County. I understand that I will be required to pass a drug/alcohol and/or physical examination prior to employment. I also understand that if I am a new employee, I will be required to complete a six (6) month probationary period. I give my consent to Denton County to conduct a background investigation including contacting any current and/or previous institutional employers, reference checks, criminal searches, and verification of credentials. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your application will be rejected.

• Required Question