Campus Safety Systems Tech - (497254 )

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

Job summary

University of Houston System invites applications for a Campus Safety position responsible for installing and maintaining all Campus Safety technology systems at UH. The role trains staff and monitors system use, supports security software, and collaborates with multiple departments on technology projects.

A Texas driver’s license and CJIS certification within 90 days are required. The department emphasizes security of university infrastructure and may involve access to sensitive information as

Qualifications

• Requires minimum of three years directly job-related experience.
• CJIS Certification within first 90 days of being hired.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provides regularly scheduled system administration including backups and system resource monitoring.
• Collaborates with departmental resources and assists in the design and implementation of new technologies.
• Manages new install and integration projects to meet emerging needs of customers.
• Provides technical support for Campus Safety and UHPD 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.
• Analyzes and manages 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.
• Provides customized computer builds and configurations for the expanding license plate reader network and maintains their operational state.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Job description

Department: Campus SafetySystems Salary: 49,700 - 55,900

Description:

Installs and maintains all Campus Safety technology systems.Trains and monitors Campus Safety and University of Houston PoliceDepartment Personnel in proper use of systems and applications. Maywork as a member of a multidisciplinary team to evaluate andimprove existing, and/or designing new security systems. Pursuantto the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this positionresearches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure andrequires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of theUniversity infrastructure. This position requires personnel beroutinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history orcontinuous connections for the government or political apparatus ofa foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able tomaintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

• 1. Provides regularly scheduled system administration includingsystem backups and system resource monitoring to ensure optimalfunctionality.
• 2. Collaborates with departmental resources and assists in thedesign and implementation of new technologies.
• 3. Manages new install and integration projects to meet theemerging needs of customers.
• 4. Provides technical support for UHPD and Campus Safety jobrelated software applications.
• 5. Conducts training and monitors end users for proper use ofsystems.
• 6. Manages operational states and testing for all peripheralsecurity systems including mobile radios, emergency sirens andpanic alarms.
• 7. Provides OS and hardware desktop support for Campus Safety andUHPD staff.
• 8. Analyze and manage trouble escalations for communicationsdispatch, record management, panic alarm processing and accesscontrol systems.
• 9. Coordinates external vendors in the delivery of scheduled andunscheduled systems maintenance.
• 10. Repairs failed security system components as needed.
• 11. Calibrates surveillance camera system settings and performsdevice analysis and troubleshooting as required.
• 12. Provides customized computer builds and configurations for theexpanding license plate reader processor network and maintainstheir 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 ortrade which might normally be acquired through up to 18 months ofeducation or training beyond the high school level. Vocationalcompetence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipmentmay be required. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directlyjob-related experience. Certification/Licensing: Requires a validTexas Driver's License.

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

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

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