Title: Assistant Security Technician-ER017

State Role Title: Electronics Technician I

Hiring Range: $48,648-$63,243

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of General Services

Location: PARKING

Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of General Services, Office of Parking and Badging Services manages parking building access for tenant-agencies’, state employees, and contractors who are working in a DGS owned and managed buildings at the seat of government. This division supports the day-to-day parking operations and provides state employees and contractors IDs and building access to DGS owned facilities located at the Seat of Government and a few outlying facilities.

The Office of Parking and Badging Services is seeking an Assistant Security Technician with working knowledge and experience in maintaining security systems hardware and software for supporting the access controls and security camera system for multiple facilities at the Capitol Square Complex. The desired candidate possesses working knowledge of electronics theory, including troubleshooting, test procedures, circuit analysis and repair of electronic surveillance and locking equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge, skills, and ability in servicing and maintaining electronic security systems.

Knowledge in servicing and maintaining access control systems, camera systems, intrusion detection systems, intercom systems, emergency call boxes, and access controlled key boxes.

Skilled in repairing and replacing: complex electronic equipment, electronic locking hardware, ADA operator access control integration, and parking deck access control equipment.

Experience performing emergency maintenance, prioritize work, and understanding system supporting software, wiring diagrams, electronic security plans, and testing devices.

Valid Virginia Driver’s License required

Additional Considerations

Knowledge in building security access control systems/software and devices.

Knowledge and experience in repair maintenance of parking access control equipment.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check and a DMV check.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.

Notice: DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Fax, e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After 5 business days, this position may be closed at any time.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.

Contact Information

Name: DGS Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-3910

Email: jobs@dgs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.