Electronic Security Systems Technician

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Department of Defense, Veterans & Emergency Management - Military Bureau / Directorate of Facilities Engineering

Job Class Code: 8267
Grade: 19/Professional & Technical
Salary: $19.84-$27.49/Hour
Location: Camp Keyes, Augusta

Opening Date: February 12, 2025

Closing Date:  February 27, 2025

The Department of Defense Veterans and Emergency Management 
Military Bureau is excited to hire for an Electronic Security Systems Technician with our Directorate of Facilities Engineering in Augusta. This position ensures the tracking of physical keys and electronic access control to facilities. It maintains the database of key custodians, assigned keys, logs all key related documents in accordance with the Army physical security of locks control program. 

Primary responsibilities include:  

Employees of this class are expected to carry out assignments with minimal supervisory assistance: 

• Complies with the requirements of State policies, including those concerning human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies for state business purposes
• Installs locks and related hardware to provide security and limit access
• Pins cores, cuts keys, repair lock sets, change vault combinations
• Maintains the key, core and assigned key custodians database to ensure regulation compliance
• Inventories keys, cores, and locks to control access to specified areas
• Cuts, drills, trims, fits doors, doorways, molding, drawers, hinges to install locks, latches, plates, hasps, or other hardware.

Skills or knowledge required:

• Required to pass federal background check to access NIPR program as a condition of employment.
• Knowledge of locks, keyways, and combinations
• Must be proficient in keeping accurate records, logs, inventories.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and the use of Excel, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specification sheets and diagrams

Minimum qualifications:

Two (2) years of experience, training, and /or education in operating an automated building control/security system with one (1) year of experience in installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining of Electronic Security Systems or prior military experience demonstrating familiarity with the Army Physical Security Program.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

Valid Class C Driver’s License.

Preference will be given to those applicants with:

•    Working knowledge of Microsoft programs

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Kenneth Merrifield Kenneth.r.merrifield.nfg@army.mil 207-430-6335

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.  In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period.  Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. 

If you require a paper application, please download and print one here https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process or contact our office at 207-623-6700.  Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume before the closing date to Security & Employment Service Center, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME  04330 or faxed to 207-287-2018.  Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included.  Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.  

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit