Airport Electronic Security Technician

About the role

Under general supervision of a technical systems program manager, maintenance superintendent or assigned manager assists in the design, implementation, operation and maintenance of specifically assigned electronic or security related program(s) in the airport. Responsible for performing skilled security technician work in the service, repair, alteration, installation, and maintenance of security related systems in an aviation environment. Resolving immediate operational, security and/or safety concerns is a vital role in this position. Maintaining a preventive maintenance program for tracking of security related repairs and testing. The technician is also required to assist with electronic hardware for various other aviation related systems. Due to the nature of the airport security, confidentiality of work related information and material are required.

As an Airport Electronic Security Technician, you’ll help keep airport operations safe and secure by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting critical security and access control systems. In this hands-on role, you’ll respond to urgent issues, support system upgrades, and ensure compliance with federal regulations within a fast-paced aviation environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs service and installation of access control, intrusion alarm, security entrance devices, fire systems and other various security/life safety systems.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours (including holidays) for the purpose of resolving immediate security and life safety concerns.
• Aligns, adjusts, repairs, maintains and calibrates delicate instruments and equipment according to manufacturers’ and departmental specifications.
• Evaluates, diagnoses, troubleshoots systems and performs repairs as necessary
• Assists in the development of training programs for other employees.
• Performs upgrades and additions to system in order to increase functionality, usability, and reliability
• Coordinate with administration and other trades for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.
• Prepares documentation in a variety of written and electronic formats (e.g. daily paperwork/log, time and materials, key and material records, key inventory, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support in compliance with TSR 1542 and other federal regulations and or conveying information.
• Provides input for the development and implementation of preventive maintenance schedules for assigned electronics systems.
• Provides preventive maintenance services for the hardware component of various electronics systems.
• Maintains associated records and inventories.
• Prepares specifications for repair parts, replacement instruments and