Hospital Security Technical Specialist – Security Department – Full Time

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Discounts

Job summary

University of Missouri Health Care seeks a skilled security technology professional to join the Security Department on-site at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. The role focuses on integrating access control, video management, and incident management within a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring system performance, coordinating with IT and vendors, training staff, and overseeing installation and testing to ensure standards and cybersecurity compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of various access control platforms, video management systems and incident management application/software.
• Essentials of CPTED certification by ASIS International within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.
• Personal driver license; Missouri class F or higher license within thirty (30) days of Missouri residency.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for security technology systems, including programming changes for system performance improvement and liaison with IT professionals and system vendors for proper integration and cybersecurity compliance.
• Monitor system performance and data integrity through regular audits; prepare reports for access tracking and access violations; provide training to employees as needed.
• Assist with Planning, Design & Construction; oversee new installation of security technology systems ensuring compliance with standards and support for local system integrators; perform testing before final acceptance.

Skills

Access control platforms

Video management systems

Incident management software

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Shift

Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Work Arrangement

On-Site

Department

Security Department

Facility

University Hospital – 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO

Compensation

• Base Pay Range: $22.00 - $34.74 per hour, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a highly skilled, solutions-driven professional who thrives at the intersection of technology, security, and innovation. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with a sharp analytical mindset, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to confidently navigate complex systems while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. They are a collaborative partner who excels at building relationships across teams, communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and remains committed to delivering reliable, secure outcomes. Success in this role requires adaptability, accountability, and a strong customer-service focus, especially when responding to critical issues and supporting a fast-paced healthcare environment. If you are energized by emerging technologies, driven to optimize performance, and motivated to make a meaningful impact on safety and security, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide technical support to resolve day-to- day issues related to various security technology systems, to include programming support for core functions and programming modifications for system performance improvement. Provide technical liaison with Information Technology professionals and technology system vendors for server maintenance and proper integration of security systems with overall IT infrastructure, to include compliance with cyber security policies and procedures.
• Monitor system performance and data integrity through the use of regular audits and provide feedback to primary users and integrators. Prepares reports for access tracking and access violations. Provide training to employees regarding security systems as needed. Assist with Planning, Design & Construction. Support and oversee the new installation of security technology systems as it relates to ensuring compliance with standards, and support for local system integrators. Provide testing of security technology system installations prior to final acceptance.
• Adheres to University of Missouri System, campus, healthcare, and departmental policies and procedures. Perform related duties as assigned, which may include duties outside the area of responsibility with oversight. Execute emergency responsibilities, including on-call for weekends, holidays, and after hours as designated. May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, technical certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
• Experience and knowledge of various access control platforms, video management systems and incident management application/software.
• Essentials of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) certification by ASIS International within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.
• Personal driver license; Missouri class F or higher license within thirty (30) days of Missouri residency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• OnGuard Certified Associate certification.
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.