SURVEILLANCE TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATOR (Tampa Location)

The Surveillance Technical Administrator is responsible for the coordination of all administrative and technical operations supporting the continuous functionality of all Seminole Tribal Gaming Commission Surveillance Departments. The incumbent in this position provides oversight of Surveillance Technicians across all Seminole Tribe of Florida Gaming properties. The individual assists with the hiring, training, and scheduling process to ensure operational efficiency. The incumbent ensures that all surveillance equipment is properly maintained, repaired, and upgraded in compliance with the Tribal Internal Control Standards (TICS), Seminole Tribal Gaming Code, the State of Florida Gaming Compact, and STGC-approved Policies & Procedures. The Surveillance Technical Administrator reports directly to the Senior Surveillance Manager of the Seminole Tribal Gaming Commission and is classified as an exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison with external vendors and consultants for technical support, equipment procurement as directed by the Senior Surveillance Manager.
• Assists with employee evaluations, mentors team members, and provides technical guidance on industry best practices.
• Conducts site visits to evaluate surveillance system performance, interprets technical data, and identifies areas for improvement; escalates critical issues as necessary.
• Provides oversight of the design and implementation of surveillance systems, including camera layouts, cabling, digital storage, and supporting infrastructure, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Monitors surveillance recording systems to ensure continuous and compliant video capture in accordance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Oversees installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all surveillance equipment, including digital systems, servers, encoders, cameras, and storage devices; escalates complex issues when necessary.
• Manages preventive maintenance schedules and ensures timely repair or replacement of damaged equipment to minimize operational downtime.
• Administers purchasing and capital expenditure budgets for surveillance equipment across all Seminole Tribe of Florida Gaming facilities. Reviews and approves purchase requests, processes contracts, and manages vendor relationships.
• Maintains oversight of surveillance equipment inventory and ensures routine audits of VMS systems and inventory are conducted monthly, as directed by the Senior Surveillance Manager.
• Oversees the video archiving process of all composite video files and collected data, across all surveillance departments, compliance with STGC retention policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with property Surveillance Management to assign projects, schedule work, and coordinate staff meetings, trainings, and events.
• Remains available on a 24 / 7 basis to provide technical guidance during equipment failures or surveillance emergencies.
• Ensures adherence with all STGC, STOF, and regulatory policies and procedures at all times.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned / required.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the assigned duties. Capable of lifting and / or carrying 50 lbs. Considerable manipulative skill and dexterity (reaching, bending, turning, and squatting) is required to ensure the safe operation of the equipment and to safeguard nearby persons, property and moving traffic. Driving a company vehicle may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works between a clean, air-conditioned office environment, with little noise and the casino floor, with noise, lights, sound and smoke.

The Surveillance Technical Administrator can be based at any of our Florida casinos or at the Seminole Tribe of Florida Headquarters.

Closing

The Tribal Council gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, training, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes who meet the job requirements.

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