Campus Access & Security Systems Lead

CSU; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego State University is seeking a highly organized and technically skilled Access Control and Security Specialist to oversee electronic access control, CCTV security, and mechanical key operations for university housing.

This role provides strategic and technical expertise while supporting secure and reliable access for students, staff, guests, and campus partners across the San Diego and Imperial Valley campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience.
• Advanced proficiency with access control software management.
• Experience with CCTV camera systems management.
• Strong technical and IT skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electronic access control for residential facilities, manage schedules and temporary credentials.
• Recruit, train, and supervise student assistants supporting access control and CCTV operations.
• Lead system projects and modernization initiatives with campus partners and vendors.
• Manage mechanical key distribution, tracking, auditing, and recovery for students, staff, vendors, and desks.

Skills

Access control

Locking systems

CCTV management

IT skills

Job description

San Diego State University is seeking a highly organized and technically skilled Access Control and Security Specialist to oversee electronic access control, CCTV security, and mechanical key operations for university housing.

This role provides strategic and technical expertise while supporting secure and reliable access for students, staff, guests, and campus partners across the San Diego and Imperial Valley campuses.