POSTING TYPE: Open-competitive - Internship, Co-op or Summer Employment Opportunity
DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management
HOURS: Temporary, full-time
HIRING RANGE: $16.00 - 18.00/dependent on education & skills
LOCATION: Administration Center - Hastings
CLOSE DATE: This posting will remain open until the position has been filled. Apply early as the first review of applications will occur on Monday, February 12, 2024.
 
This is a great opportunity for students to explore their interest and gain work experience in Security Systems. Candidate may be hired in a co-op, intern or summer temp capacity; however, preference will be given to candidates specifically seeking an internship or co-op.  An internship would last approximately 3-4 months during the summer season and co-op would last up to 6 months. Candidates will be responsible for arranging the internship with their university/college. This position does not include benefits.
 
The Facilities Security Intern is responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled to skilled tasks in security system programming, card access programming, security camera programming, fire panel programming, report writing, and other various tasks for Facilities management related projects. This position works for the Facilities Management unit within the Dakota County Operations Management Department.• Enrollment in or a recently completed degree in electrical engineering, electrician, Networking Technology, or closely related program.
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• Valid driver's license
 
PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED, EDUCATION BEYOND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• At least 1 year of completed coursework within the program.
• Previous paid/volunteer firefighting, security guard, or police reserve/CSO/law enforcement experience.
Pursuant to Dakota County Policy and Procedures Manual Section 3102 (L), this position is designated as Safety Sensitive.These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
 
1. Assist the Facilities Management Unit in compiling, identifying, and assessing existing security and life safety equipment in all Dakota County facilities.
2. Assist with security equipment maintenance and repair.
3. Assist with programming newly installed security equipment.
4. Assist in updating the county security standards.
5. Visit construction sites with the project manager to view the security and life safety systems being installed.
6. Assist with misc. projects related to security and life safety systems.
7. Assist the Facilities management with project selection, work plan preparation, data collection and management, consultant oversight, field work, project management and other project related activities.
8. Work as part of multi-department project teams which could include Project Managers, Technicians, Engineers with Day-to-day activities which will include data collection, data analysis; report writing and reviewing; and team meetings and conference calls.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties 1 - 8 • Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Mathematically competent and science literate.
• Exceptional work ethic, reliable and consistent performance and attendance.
• Fluency in modern office software programs (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Positive attitude and ability and desire to learn new technical skills quickly.
• Must be a self-motivator and enjoy problem solving.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The position will be centrally located at the Government Center in Hastings, Minnesota. The vast majority of the work will be sedentary sitting at a desk or walking around County buildings, both outdoors and indoors, to perform work.