Access & Security Systems Lead – Housing

San Diego State University; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

CalPERS Retirement

Health Coverage

Education Support

Optional Offerings

Campus & Community

Job summary

San Diego State University seeks an Access Control and Security Specialist to oversee electronic access control, CCTV security, and mechanical key operations for university housing. You will provide strategic and technical leadership to ensure secure access for students, staff, guests, and campus partners across SDSU campuses.

This full-time exempt role coordinates with University Police, IT, Facilities, vendors, and housing staff; mentors student assistants; develops procedures and training

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in access control.
• Advanced proficiency with access control software and CCTV systems.
• Strong IT skills and ability to troubleshoot security systems.
• Experience in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electronic access control and CCTV operations.
• Manage access for housing facilities and coordinate with vendors.
• Lead system projects and modernization with campus partners.
• Develop procedures and training resources for security operations.
• Audit and maintain mechanical key distribution.
• Provide direction to student assistants.

Skills

Access control systems

Electronic locking systems

IT skills

CCTV management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

San Diego State University seeks an Access Control and Security Specialist to oversee electronic access control, CCTV security, and mechanical key operations for university housing. You will provide strategic and technical leadership to ensure secure access for students, staff, guests, and campus partners across SDSU campuses.

This full-time exempt role coordinates with University Police, IT, Facilities, vendors, and housing staff; mentors student assistants; develops procedures and training