26-27 ADM Physical Security Specialist

Job Title: Physical Security Specialist
Reports to: Network Engineer
Dept./School: Technology
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt / 226 days
Date Revised: 10/27/2026

Salary calculations will be commensurate with job experience.

Primary Purpose:
To ensure a safe and secure learning environment across all district facilities by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and programming physical security equipment, electronic access control hardware, and video surveillance equipment in compliance with Texas Education Agency (TEA) school safety standards.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED
Associate degree or technical certifications in Electronics, Low Voltage Systems, or Information Technology preferred
Clear and valid Texas driver’s license

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of access controls systems and components
Knowledge of TEA Facility Safety Standards
Strong knowledge of low-voltage electrical principles, power supplies, relay logic, and network infrastructure (TCP/IP, PoE)
Knowledge of desktop and server operating systems
Proficient in reading blueprints, schematics, and written reference material
Skilled in working in collaborative team-based environments and demonstrate good inter-personal communication
Strong hardware and software troubleshooting skills
Ability to use hand and power tools

Experience:
Three years combined experience working with access control systems, surveillance systems, and/or computer systems

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Install, maintain, and repair electronic access control hardware, including card readers, magnetic locks, electric strikes, door controllers, push-to-exit buttons, door position sensors, request-to-exit (REX) sensors, and cabling.
2. Perform door programming and configuration, including access schedules, badge permission groups, door release delays, and emergency lock-down triggers.
3. Adjust door closures, hinges, strikers, mortise sets and other exterior door components to ensure building security.
4. Install, configure, and maintain IP-based surveillance cameras across all campuses and facilities.
5. Perform camera positioning, focusing, field-of-view optimization, and video analytics configuration.

6. Coordinate on-site access, evaluate job performance, and review final documentation for third-party access control system contractors. Estimate costs and assist with preparation of bids and forms.
7. Support district emergency operations during lockdown drills, active threats, or inclement weather events by ensuring system readiness.
8. Assist in evaluating new security technologies and vendor solutions for district campus upgrades.
9. Respond to emergency and routine service calls as needed.
10. Ability to work independently, manage multiple campus work orders, and maintain strict confidentiality regarding security systems.

Safety:
11. Follow established district safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
12. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Other:
13. Serve as district’s technical field liaison during campus-wide facility inspections as needed.
14. Provide technical guidance and basic operations training to campus staff and safety personnel regarding access control and camera viewing software.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, alarms, cameras, recorders, hand and power tools, ladders and lifts, light truck or van
Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Continual walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, reaching overhead, keyboarding and use of mouse, driving
Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting ( 15- 44 pounds)
Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme temperatures; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions, in small spaces, around electrical power lines, outside and inside.
Mental Demands:Occasional afer-hours responsibilities, frequent district-wide travel

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Midway Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status or on any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities. The Title IX Coordinator for Midway ISD is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, 13885 Woodway Drive, Woodway, Texas 76712. Contact phone number is 254-761-5610.