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Wake County Public School System

Senior Administrator- Security and Life Safety Manager

garner, NC

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Job description

Overview:

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR

WORKING TITLE

Security and Life Safety Manager

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Maintenance and Operations

LOCATION

Rock Quarry Road Office Complex, Raleigh, NC

PAY GRADE

Senior Administrator-Band 3

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)

Position is not available for a Hybrid Telework workweek

POSITION PURPOSE:

Manages and controls daily operations of security, Fire and Intercom (FIRECOM), locks, and elevator shops. Responsible for continuously evaluating and improving processes for daily operations and projects. Ensures work and operations are in compliance with Wake County Public School System's (WCPSS) standards, procedures, and processes. Coordinates with school administrators and other staff, as required, to execute maintenance work and minimize disruption to school operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

Considerable

knowledge

of Occupational

Safety

and

Health

Administration

(OSHA)

standards;

Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically, Microsoft Word and Excel; Google Apps; Database software;

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;

Excellent

customer

service

skills;

Effective

organizational

skills;

Ability

to

work

independently

and

complete

tasks

in

the

absence

of

clear

direction;

Ability to work in a team environment;

Ability to be proactive and apply technical knowledge to improve deliverables, providing attention to detail to minimize errors;

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's

degree

from

a

regionally

accredited

college

or

university;

Five

years

of

demonstrated

experience

with

security

systems,

fire

alarms,

communications

equipment,

locksmithing, or elevator systems, including maintenance and design reviews;

Three

years

of experience leading

work

teams;

Other

combinations

of

applicable

education,

training,

and

experience

which

provide

the

knowledge, skills,

and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license according to the State of NC requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Low

voltage

electrical

license

or

the

necessary

experience

to

obtain

one.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages

and

provides

leadership

to

the

security

shop,

communications

shop,

lock

shop,

and

elevator

shop staff.

Manages work orders, contracts, project cost estimates, feasibility studies, long-range planning, service contracts, and provides customer interface for assigned systems.

Evaluates

the

infrastructure and

building

systems

by

assessing

the technical

condition,

evaluating

the

repair,

or replacement options, and providing future planning, programming of repairs, and improvements.

Reviews and inspects capital improvement projects related to security, life safety, locks, and elevators with respect to budget, maintainability, reliability, and consistency with the WCPSS design guidelines.

Supports

preventive

maintenance

programs

through

development,

annual

assessments,

and

ensuring

the

workforce is used in the most cost-effective manner.

Ensures

compliance

with

all

state

and

government

laws

and

regulations,

as

required.

Ensures

WCPSS

procedure and policy compliance and application of sound business principles.

Maintains

technical

records,

files,

and

equipment

for

assigned

areas.

Ensures

staff

adheres

to

district

policies

and

procedures.

Performs

other

related

duties,

as

assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff and staff members. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

3/2026

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.

Worksite address

garner, NC, 27529, US

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