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Electronic Security And Systems Technician

The County of San Diego has a current opening for Electronic Security and Systems Technician. Some positions may receive a Locked Facilities Premium and shall be compensated an additional one dollar ($1.00) per hour for each hour worked in a locked facility in the Sheriff's Department. Interviews will start the week of August 10th, 2026, and JOB OFFERS will be made the week of August 24th, 2026. Future Salary Increases June 2027 - 3.63% increase to base pay (2.90% Across-the-Board + 0.73% Market Increase).

Electronic Security and Systems Technicians install, repair, and operate electronic security and related electronic systems including; security, fire, access control, CCTV, duress and fire suppression systems that may be hardwired, wireless or computerized.

What does an Electronic Security and Systems Technician know...

• How to read and translate schematics and wiring diagrams
• Determine code requirements for various electronic systems - Operation of ohmmeters and oscilloscopic voltmeters, multi-meters, and programming devices - NSPA, NFC, and UBC codes relating to fire and electronic security systems

Interview and Hiring Dates The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below:

• Interviews, Job Offers and Background Process begin in August 2026. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

Minimum Qualifications Three (3) years of extensive experience testing, inspecting, installing, repairing and programming of diversified alarm, electronic security and systems. Experience must have included current state-of-the art technology and equipment. Possession of the NICET certificate is highly desirable.

Conditions of Employment As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Accommodation Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.