Functional Analyst 2

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick leave

Medical coverage

Employee perks

Job summary

The University of Houston Police Department is seeking a Security Technology Analyst to coordinate security planning, data analysis, and technology deployment across campus. You will work with law enforcement and IT teams to implement surveillance solutions while ensuring privacy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications include a 4-year degree, at least one year of relevant experience, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a formal 4-year degree related to analytic/professional discipline.
• Minimum of one year of directly job-related experience.
• Strong analytical, communications, and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with public safety technologies and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Define optimal locations for security cameras and emergency call boxes based on environment and data.
• Coordinate deployment and integration of police technologies (ALPRs, RTCC, body-worn cameras, MDTs, drones, facial recognition).
• Analyze crime trends and surveillance data to support planning and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and university departments to ensure privacy and policy compliance.
• Participate in planning, budgeting and implementation of security technology projects.
• Possess knowledge of DORI analysis and its application in surveillance planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Documentation

DORI analysis

Video Management Systems

Education

4-year degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

GIS/mapping tools

ALPRs

RTCC

Job description

Department: Police Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Under general supervision, performs process analysis and design through coordination with technical and functional staff. 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. Responsible for complex system process analysis, design and simulation. Understands the University's business systems and State of Texas regulations.

2. Responsible for analysis and re-design of current processes.

3. Communicates and resolves issues with functional staff, and coordinates programming requirements with technical staff. Recommends and facilitates improvements to current policies and procedures.

4. Integrates new process with existing ones, and coordinates training requirements for end-users.

5. Recommends testing strategies and acceptance criteria.

6. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Requires a minimum of one (1) years of directly job-related experience.

Key Responsibilities

Security Planning

• Define optimal locations for security cameras and emergency call boxes based on environmental conditions, crime data, and industry standards.
• Define criteria to ensure camera placements meet operational objectives.
• Create and maintain detailed maps and documentation of surveillance assets.

Technology Integration & Support

• Assist in the deployment and integration of police technologies such as Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), Real-Time Crime Centers (RTCC), Body-Worn Camera Systems, Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs), Public Safety Drones and UAS, Facial Recognition Systems, Access Control Systems.
• Evaluate system performance and recommend improvements.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze crime trends, incident reports, and surveillance data to support technology placement and usage.
• Generate reports and visualizations to inform decision-making and resource allocation.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with law enforcement personnel to understand operational needs.
• Coordinate with university departments and University Information Technology for technology deployment.
• Ensure compliance with privacy laws, data retention policies, and public safety regulations.

Project Management

• Participate in planning, budgeting, and implementation of security technology projects.
• Strong working knowledge of DORI analysis and its application in surveillance planning.
• Familiarity with public safety technologies and their operational use.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Experience with Video Management Systems.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License before receiving job offer.
• Must be available to work additional shifts and assignments.
• Must pass a Criminal History and valid Driver’s License check prior to an interview.
• Must pass Background Investigation prior to employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

UHPD requires all applicants to complete the criminal history fields on their application. Applicants with incomplete criminal history fields will not be considered for a position.

Required Information

• DOB
• Driver’s license
• Last 4 digits of SSN

Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive preference in employment over other applicants for the same position who do not have a greater qualification.

Salary will be based on years of experience.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (accrual increases with your service years)
• Sick leave accrual
• Comprehensive free medical coverage for employees (premiums apply for family members)
• Great optional benefits to enhance your medical coverage
• Many on-campus / off-campus employee perks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with municipal or public sector security planning.
• Knowledge of CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles.
• Proficiency in GIS/mapping tools and surveillance system platforms.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. While performing this job the staff member shall: Environmental: The employee maybe exposed to inclement weather conditions; extensive public contact with student, faculty and staff. All staff are “essential personnel” and are required to report to work during inclement weather. Physical: Position requires moderate physical activity. Field work required for site assessments and technology evaluations. Office-based planning, analysis, and reporting. May require occasional evening or weekend hours for special projects or emergency response.

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.