Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants should attach a cover letter and resume in PDF format.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate Degree
• In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
• 4+ years’ experience in access control and/or security camera functions
• In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.

SKILLS:

• Leads and manages teams and projects
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership, decision making and judgement skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Solid knowledge in facility management
• Exhibits pro‐active behaviors and leads by example
• Ability to interact and collaborate with levels of individuals across campus
• Excellent interpersonal skills including diplomacy, patience, and tact
• Attention to detail but also the ability to see the implications for the bigger picture
• Ability to read blueprints, architectural, mechanical, and electrical documents

• Serves as an experienced technician for Access Control Devices and the IP based CCTV system components
• Installs, repairs and maintains a variety of access control controllers including Cbord Squadron and Mercury, various types of card readers including magstripe, HID prox, and Bio readers, electromechanical locks, security cameras such as AXIS Communication, Cisco ISE webtools, Hexagon Cayuga VMS (formerly Qognify), etc., and other security related systems in accordance to the University and relevant city / state codes
• Bypass devices for contract work and/or service deficiencies
• Train designated personnel in operating procedures to minimize user error
• Maintain accurate and detailed service and inspection data through entry to a computerized work order management system on a daily basis
• Ensures strict confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data, including access logs, surveillance footage, and system configurations. Adhere to university polices and best practices for data protection
• Evaluates, diagnoses, troubleshoots security systems and associated equipment and takes corrective action for repairs
• Develops and provides complex training for users
• Performs upgrades and additions to security systems and associated equipment to increase functionality and improved usability
• Collaborates with project leaders and other trades regarding plans for projects / work orders
• Updates constituents regarding procedures and / or status of work flow / orders as to make informed decisions, taking appropriate action and / or complying with environmental and safety regulations
• Prepares complex documentation to show compliance with city / state codes and regulations and conveys to the appropriate person
• Responds to emergency safety / security situations during or after hours, as required
• Transports equipment and materials to various work sites on / off campus
• Maintain equipment, tools and supplies. Coordinate ordering of needed equipment, tools and supplies
• Oversee access control and/or security camera contractor assisting in pulling cable, installing devices or anything else required to install the access control system and/or security cameras to proper national/local codes
• Supervise performance of access control and security camera contract vendors
• Frequent contact with security, access control vendors and electrical contractors to exchange information
• Performs all other duties as assigned
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