Campus Safety Systems Engineer

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston is seeking a Campus Safety Systems administrator in Houston, TX. The role installs and maintains Campus Safety technology systems, trains personnel, and collaborates on design and implementation of new technologies.

The position requires a minimum of three years of directly related experience, a Texas driver’s license, and CJIS certification within 90 days of hire. All duties include security-sensitive considerations and compliance with state and university policies.

Qualifications

• Requires specialized training beyond high school level (up to 18 months).
• Minimum of three years of directly job-related experience.
• Must obtain CJIS Certification within first 90 days of being hired.
• Requires a valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provides regularly scheduled system administration including system backups and system resource monitoring to ensure optimal functionality.
• Collaborates with departmental resources and assists in the design and implementation of new technologies.
• Manages new install and integration projects to meet the emerging needs of customers.
• Provides technical support for UHPD and Campus Safety job related software applications.
• Conducts training and monitors end users for proper use of systems.
• Manages operational states and testing for all peripheral security systems including mobile radios, emergency sirens and panic alarms.
• Provides OS and hardware desktop support for Campus Safety and UHPD staff.
• Analyze and manage trouble escalations for communications dispatch, record management, panic alarm processing and access control systems.
• Coordinates external vendors in the delivery of scheduled and unscheduled systems maintenance.
• Repairs failed security system components as needed.
• Calibrates surveillance camera system settings and performs device analysis and troubleshooting as required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job description

University of Houston is seeking a Campus Safety Systems administrator in Houston, TX. The role installs and maintains Campus Safety technology systems, trains personnel, and collaborates on design and implementation of new technologies.

The position requires a minimum of three years of directly related experience, a Texas driver’s license, and CJIS certification within 90 days of hire. All duties include security-sensitive considerations and compliance with state and university policies.