Campus Safety Systems Tech

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

Department: Campus Safety Systems

Salary: 49,700 - 55,900

Description:

Installs and maintains all Campus Safety technology systems. Trains and monitors Campus Safety and University of Houston Police Department Personnel in proper use of systems and applications. May work as a member of a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and improve existing, and/or designing new security systems. Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

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

MQ: Requires specialized training in basic trades, principles, procedures, practice, routines or techniques in a specific area or trade which might normally be acquired through up to 18 months of education or training beyond the high school level. Vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment may be required. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: Requires a valid Texas Driver's License.

• - Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
• - Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.
• - Must obtain CJIS Certification within first 90 days of being hired.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.