Electronic Security Systems Specialist
Listed on 2026-10-11
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IT/Tech
Hardware Engineer, Systems Administrator, IT Specialist, Technical Support
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time 10/19/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly) $5,151.00 - $7,723.00
Salary (Annually) $61,812.00 - $92,676.00
Job Type Full-Time
City, State Location Nashville, TN
Department Correction
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, DAVIDSON COUNTY
A Pre-employment Drug Screening Is Required Prior To Employment.
Position is located at Lois M. DeBerry Special Needs Facility.
This position requires a criminal background check. Applicants are required to provide information about themselves to be considered for this position.
QualificationsEducation and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and three years of experience in one or a combination of the following: design or repair of industrial electronics; installation/maintenance of low voltage alarms and camera systems; maintenance of computer and server hardware, desktop and server operating systems, network hardware devices or wireless network devices; or repair of other related system operations problems for computer or security electronic system hardware and operating systems.
Substitution of a Specific Associate's Degree for the Required Bachelor's Degree:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in information technology, electronics, or other closely related field may substitute for the required bachelor's degree.
Substitution of Education for
Experience:
Graduate coursework in information technology, electronics, or other closely related field may substitute for up to one year of the required experience (twenty-four graduate semester hours or a master's degree is equivalent to one year of experience).
Substitution of Experience for the Specific Associates Degree:
Experience in any of the following areas may substitute for the required associate's degree on a year-for-year basis to a maximum substitution of two years: design or repair of industrial electronics; installation/maintenance of low voltage alarms and camera systems; maintenance of computer and server hardware, desktop and server operating systems, network hardware devices or wireless network devices; or repair of other related system operations problems for computer or security electronic system hardware and operating systems.
Necessary Special
Qualifications:
Applicants for this class must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment.
The Electronic Security Systems Specialist 1
* performs electronic security systems support work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class provides first level technical support for fence detection, electronic security and video systems, and computer-related hardware. This class differs from the Information Systems Associate, in that an incumbent of the latter functions in an entry level capacity. This class differs from Electronic Security Systems Specialist 2 in that an incumbent of the later performs lead/second level support, including handling escalated issues, and functions as an assistant regional supervisor.
- Physically inspects electronic and security equipment. Uses diagnostic tools to inspect software for this equipment.
- Conducts audits of video system to ensure compliance with established recording standards.
- Explains, in technical workshops or group meetings, the operational functions of hardware or software products.
- Provides technical support using specialized software for fence detection, electronic security, and computer-related hardware…
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