ELECTRONIC SECURITY SPECIALIST TECHNICIAN

Requisition No: 876963 

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: ELECTRONIC SECURITY SPECIALIST TECHNICIAN

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 62000179 

Salary:  $41,600.00 

Posting Closing Date: 06/16/2026 

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Department of Military Affairs

***INTERNAL AGENCY***

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY # 62000179, 62000311

WORK LOCATION:  ST. AUGUSTINE, FL

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS (DMA)

The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance     
• Retirement Benefits   
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• Training Opportunities
• For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
2. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program. 
3. The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
4. This position is a Cooperative Agreement position.
5. As a CANDIDATE, you are required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
6. Must be able to obtain a completion of a favorable National Agency Check background investigation clearance.

*NOTE*

To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
• Two (2) years of professional, full-time-equivalent experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Electronic Security Systems Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and training of electronic security systems. Such Systems are required by Army Regulation for the protection of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives.  Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives include sensitive Federal property such as military weapons, weapon systems aircraft with weapons systems in the ready configuration, all ammunition, all explosives, classified material and information; and essential personnel. 
• The term Electronic Security Systems includes but is not necessarily limited to: Sentrol Explosion and tamper proof Balance Magnetic Switches, Commercial Intrusion Detection Systems, Local and Wireless network creation and management, Closed Circuit Television, Electronic Entry Control, Exterior Detection Systems, and other electronic systems used for security and safety of personnel and/or property.  This position requires extensive travel throughout the State in support of the Electronic Security Systems program.
• Develops and executes a detailed preventive maintenance and inspection plan for all Electronic Security Systems within the Florida Army National Guard. Visit each armory where Electronic Security Systems is installed to perform semi-annual inspections/tests of systems, structures, processes, and administrative requirements. Prepares inspection/test reports showing adjustments, corrections or repairs noted and accomplished. Documents noted deficiencies relating to training, structural issues, and administrative requirements.
• Make all authorized changes to accounts for each Florida Army National Guard unit's IDS roster, creating and issuing passwords and codes via secure electronic means, and maintaining the IDS event log and database. 
• Obtains quotes, purchases, goods and services necessary to complete the mission. Assists in the development and maintenance of various user guides and instructional materials. Prepares and delivers unit specific training for the proper operation, user level maintenance, and administrative support of installed systems.
• Assists in conducting Physical Security Assessments related to the installation or modification of Electronic Security Systems at both new and existing facilities. Act as liaison between Electronic Security Systems users, contract alarm monitoring agencies, law enforcement agencies, and telephone companies throughout the state. Provides emergency troubleshooting and repair services for installations throughout the Florida Army National Guard. 
• Troubleshoots Information Technology and Database storage systems for IT issues involving Electronic Security systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Proficient using latest version of Microsoft (MS) Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Understanding of basic electronics
• Understanding of basic Cellular Technology principles
• Troubleshoot systems using equipment/device wiring and block diagrams
• Identify basic system and electronic components
• Ability to Troubleshoot computer systems
• Proficient us of IT troubleshooting for IP based security systems.
• Understand system equipment installation, operation, and maintenance
• Ability to use common and manufactured specific hand tools, meters, and testing devices.
• Ability to use hammer drills, drivers and mechanical lifts
• Ability to use soldering iron to perform basic soldering, tinning and splicing of wires and terminals
• Knowledge of proper mechanical/crimp termination of wiring terminals and connectors
• Knowledge of digital multi-meters to identify voltage, resistance and continuity within a circuit
• Ability to troubleshoot system/wiring using digital multi-meters
• Proper selection, routing and bending of conduit
• Proper selection and mounting of infrastructure equipment (conduit, boxes, fittings, etc.)
• Understanding of, and able to detect high voltage (120VAC) requirements for supplying power to ESS equipment components
• Ensure adequate spare parts, tools, supplies are stocked on service vehicles and stockrooms.
• Perform semi-annual preventive maintenance requirements and annotate on work/service order
• Identify and report systemic issues
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret (S) security clearance.
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SPECIAL REMINDERS:

The State of Florida and The Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.