This class is the advanced level in the Electronic Surveillance Equipment Series. Positions are responsible for leading the daily activities of Electronic Surveillance Equipment Operators and Laboratory Mechanics. Positions in this class are assigned responsibility for ensuring the continuity of operating functions. This class is distinguished from the Electronic Surveillance Equipment Operator class by lead responsibilities consisting of planning, assigning, monitoring and training Electronic Surveillance Equipment Operators and Laboratory Mechanics.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of moderate difficulty in the area of electronic surveillance. There are a variety of duties assigned to positions in this class and these duties are susceptible to different methods of solution. Duties typically involve training operators in procedures and operations; planning, implementing and monitoring work assignments and schedules; and developing procedures to be followed during unusual or emergency conditions. When necessary incumbents will perform the duties of Electronic Surveillance Equipment Operators. Other duties may involve maintaining and updating system data bases, designing electronic circuit programs; and trouble shooting the system including the back up power sources. Contacts service contractors and vendor representatives on equipment problems or failures.

Supervision Given: Supervision is typically not a factor; however, positions in this class function in a lead capacity by assigning and monitoring the work of Electronic Surveillance Equipment Operators and Laboratory Mechanics. Also trains Electronic Surveillance Equipment Operators in equipment usage.

Supervision Received: General supervision is received from an Institutional Police Chief or other superior.

Scope: The work can affect the security and safety of buildings, their contents and the security and safety of the general public and employees in the building.

Impact of Actions: Decisions could have a moderate impact in terms of significant costs in time, money, and public and employee goodwill if buildings, properties, visitors and employees are not properly monitored. Decisions must be made in an effective and expeditious manner.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal contacts with museum department heads and other staff for giving and receiving emergency and routine instruction. Occasional external contacts with equipment specialists on matters of equipment maintenance or repair.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of power plant equipment; electric and electronic equipment controls; the layout of buildings) and the location of surveillance and detection equipment throughout buildings.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain electronic equipment, and test equipment for proper functioning; maintain data bases; devise operating procedures; train and monitor the work of others; work varying shifts without supervision; and function during emergency situations in a calm manner.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Level and Type of Experience: Some experience in related duties.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was re-titled in March 1988. This specification replaces the Electronic Surveillance Equipment Supervisor class specification dated April 1, 1984. This is a result of the Statewide Classification Review/Specification Update Program.

Last updated: 3/1/88