Camera Technician

Job Title: Camera Technician

The Middlesex Sheriff's Office is seeking a skilled Camera Technician to join our team in the Information Technology Department at the Middlesex Jail and House of Correction in Billerica, MA.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all cameras and related equipment in a secure and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain all cameras and related equipment in accordance with safety protocols.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electronic, or operating issues with cameras and related equipment.
• Repair, clean, and calibrate cameras and broken parts, and test cameras and related equipment to ensure they are in working order and meet performance and safety standards.
• Provide technical support, instruction, and on-the-job training to help others understand how to use camera and related equipment.
• Advise the Information Technology Department on the best cameras for specific applications.
• Participate in the planning and execution of various short- and long-term projects.
• Install, service, and troubleshoot access control systems, including the oversight and management of engineering drawings for as-builts and takeoffs.
• Install, service, and troubleshoot closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems.
• Maintain accurate records of all inventory, repairs, and services.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on all cameras and related equipment.

Working Conditions:

This position is based in a correctional facility and requires the ability to respond to equipment emergencies and be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide a safe and secure environment for staff and inmates/detainees.

The successful candidate must be able to work on varied shifts, weekends, nights, holidays, and subject to being forced to work over 8 hours depending on operational needs.

During emergency situations and/or disorder management, the Camera Technician must respond to the Middlesex Jail and House of Correction to facilitate any needed security-related systems within the secure perimeter.

The individual selected must be cognizant of the confidential and sensitive nature of a law enforcement agency and financial information.

The individual selected must also comply with all institutional rules regarding safety and security.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training and certification.
• Commonwealth of Massachusetts Class D/System Technician license.
• Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hoisting license.

Preferred Experience, Certifications, and Licenses:

• Access Control system certifications: S2, Lenel, Software House, Avigilon, Feenics, and Brivo.
• CCTV system certifications: Indigovision, Milestone, Exacqvision, Avigilon, and Wisenet.
• Intrusion system certifications: DMP, Bosch, Honeywell.

Additional Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of safety protocols in this field.
• Extensive knowledge of camera formats, equipment, and principles of electronics and optics.
• Ability to read camera instructions and specifications to troubleshoot and solve technical problems.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Proficiency with computers and related software.
• Knowledge of lighting equipment and techniques.
• Experience with installing and bending conduit.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and work with other internal departments in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, writing, analytical/problem-solving, research, and time-management skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the position.
• Ability to attend any other training as required by the department.
• Ability to complete multiple projects in a timely and accurate manner while maintaining comprehensive and cohesive records.

Salary:

The starting annual base salary is $87,268.42, plus additional benefits.

Interested candidates can review this job and submit a cover letter and resume via email to [email protected].

Submissions must be received by Friday, October 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

The Middlesex Sheriff's Office is an equal opportunity employer.

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