Job Description
Job Description
The Cook County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Tom Dart since 2006, is the principal law enforcement agency for Cook County, IL, managing the county jail, court security, and police services for unincorporated areas. With over 6,700 employees, it is the third-largest police department in Illinois, operating specialized units like SWAT, K9, and narcotics, while providing community-focused programs
In the role of the Security Systems Technician you will be reporting to Director of IT Operations. The Security Systems Technician is responsible for facilitating the installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of all security camera systems across the organization. This role serves as the primary liaison between IT, union labor departments, and Genetec Server Engineers to ensure reliable and standardized operation of all camera systems. The technician oversees project coordination, system verification, documentation, and technical support related to camera infrastructure — without performing physical installation work.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
- Paid time off
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with union labor departments for the physical installation, cabling, and maintenance of security cameras.
- Ensure all installations adhere to company standards, security requirements, and technical specifications.
- Collaborate with Genetec Server Engineers to ensure camera integrations, configurations, and system performance meet operational expectations.
- Schedule and oversee camera deployment projects, ensuring alignment with timelines and site readiness.
- Verify that all newly installed or relocated cameras are properly connected, recording, and viewable within Genetec.
- Maintain up-to-date camera inventories, system maps, and documentation for all sites.
- Conduct system health checks to ensure uptime, video quality, and proper retention.
- Report issues or outages to appropriate departments (labor or server engineering) for resolution.
- Monitor system alerts and work orders related to camera performance or outages.
- Open, track, and manage service tickets with appropriate internal or external teams.
- Assist in planning and scheduling preventative maintenance cycles with the labor groups responsible.
- Provide technical guidance to onsite teams and leadership on camera capabilities, coverage, and system health.
- Maintain detailed records of all camera assets, network locations, and configurations.
- Update floorplans and site diagrams after camera additions, removals, or relocations.
Requirements:
- Possession of high school diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) test certificate.
- 3+ years of experience in IP-based security camera systems or physical security technology.
- Strong understanding of video surveillance systems and networking fundamentals (IP addressing, PoE, VLANs).
- Familiarity with enterprise-level Video Management Systems (Genetec preferred).
- Excellent organizational and coordination skills across multiple departments.
- Experience managing service requests, projects, or installations in multi-site environments.
Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with hiring managers.
Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.
Pre-Register online at:
https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/tinley-park-job-fair-3-2026/
Tinley Park Job Fair
Monday, March 9, 2026
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Tinley Park Convention Center
18501 Convention Center Drive
Tinley Park, IL 60477
All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill.
Tips for Success:
- Pre-register—Receive notifications of any updates or changes to the event, and receive information about upcoming events in your area.
- Dress professionally—First impressions go a long way.
- Bring multiple copies of your resume.
- Arrive anytime between 10 AM and 12:30 PM—Plan to spend 45 minutes to 1 hour at the event.
- Bring a friend—All job seekers are welcome.
- Prepare a brief but effective “brag” to let the people you meet get to know you.
- Keep an open mind—Meet with as many of the companies as you can; you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find.
Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person. Plan to attend this event!
(Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.)
Pre-Register online at:
https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/tinley-park-job-fair-3-2026/