Safety Systems Coordinator

General Summary

Under the direction of the Divisional Director of Information Technology, the Safety Systems Coordinator series administers, maintains, monitors, inspects, and improves BREC's physical security, safety, and emergency response technology systems. The position series coordinates agency-wide video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, fire alarm systems, fire panels, smoke detection systems, AED program administration, emergency communications, gate systems, license plate recognition platforms, and related safety technologies.

The Safety Systems Coordinator provides technical support, vendor coordination, system administration, compliance support, training, and operational readiness for all Safety Systems.

• Education Required: Graduation from an accredited two‑year college, technical school, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certifications
  
  Required:
  
  N/A
• Preferred
  
  Certifications:
  
  Access Control Certification;
  Video Surveillance Certification;  Certification;
  Uni Fi Protect Certification;
  Flock Safety Certification;
  Fire Alarm or NICET‑related training; OSHA Safety Certification;
  First Aid / CPR / AED Certification;
  Certified Playground Safety Inspector;
  CompTIA Network+;
  CompTIA Security+.
• License
  
  Required:
  
  Valid LA driver's license.

• Information Technology, Industrial Technology, Electronics, Safety Management, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Facilities Management, or closely related field.

• Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Physical Security Systems, Public Safety Technology, or related discipline.

• Tier I:
  Two (2) years of related experience.
• Tier II:
  Three (3) years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Tier III:
  Five (5) years of directly related experience with advanced coordination, system administration, project coordination, or vendor oversight.

Preferred:

• Tier I:
  Three (3) years preferred.
• Tier II:
  Five (5) years preferred.
• Tier III:
  Seven (7) or more years preferred with complex safety, security, emergency communication, or building technology systems.

Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Knowledge of physical security systems, CCTV and video surveillance platforms, access control systems, intrusion detection systems, fire alarm systems, fire alarm control panels, smoke detection systems, emergency communication systems, AED programs, license plate recognition systems, IP‑based security devices, and related safety equipment.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals, safety inspection practices, vendor management, contract coordination, incident documentation, compliance records, and operational reporting.
• Skill in technical troubleshooting, system administration, contractor coordination, training and instruction, project management, documentation, reporting, customer service, and emergency response support.
• Ability to analyze technical and operational issues, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, prepare reports and recommendations, maintain detailed records and inventories, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with internal departments, external agencies, contractors, vendors, law enforcement, fire services, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to learn and apply BREC policies and procedures and support emergency operations and incident response activities.

• Administer and maintain BREC’s video surveillance platforms, including Uni Fi Protect, network video recorders, camera infrastructure, system health monitoring, camera deployments, relocations, upgrades, evidence retrieval, and authorized camera‑sharing initiatives.
• Administer access control and intrusion detection systems, including  access control, door schedules, credentials, permissions, gate control systems, remote access technologies, intrusion alarms, security alerts, and related installation and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate maintenance, testing,…