Physical Security Systems Administrator - DIS

Alamo Colleges District; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamo Colleges District seeks a Physical Security Systems Administrator to oversee access control systems and related video surveillance platforms in the Department of Public Safety in San Antonio, TX. The role focuses on ensuring system continuity and coordinating interfaces across security software and hardware.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) with at least three years in physical security, access control, or surveillance systems, and may pursue CIAM or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or combination of relevant experience, education and training that equates to the required degree.
• Three years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative oversight for physical security access control systems and operations.
• Ensures business continuity planning requirements for Physical Security Systems.
• Analyzes, develops and maintains security management hardware and software such as Video Management Systems (VMS) and PACS.
• Oversees system deployment, upgrades and enhancements, and coordination of interfaces.
• Reports to Deputy Chief of Police.

Skills

Access control systems

Identity and access management

Video surveillance

RBAC

Security policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

VMS

PACS

Job description

Physical Security Systems Administrator - DIS - req14108

If you are a TRS or ORP retiree please contact Employment at [e-mail] for clarification on eligibility of this position.

Posting closes on: 9/3/2026 at 6:00pm CST

Hourly or Salaried: Hourly

Number of opening: 1

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Location: Department of Public Safety
2222 N. Alamo St.
San Antonio, Texas, 78215
United States

Job Summary and Description

Providesadministrative oversight for physicalsecurity access control systems and operations, end-user identification and authorizationwhile ensuring systems continuityplanning requirements for Physical Security Systems. The systems administrator analyzes, develops andmaintains security management hardware and software such as Video Management Systems(VMS) and PhysicalAccess Control Systems (PACS). Oversees systems deployment, upgrades and enhancements,and coordination of applications interfaces. Executes all duties and responsibilities inaccordance with Alamo Colleges District policies and procedures and associated laws andregulations.
Reports to Deputy Chiefof Police.

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of relevant experience, education and training that equates to the required degree.
• Three years related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience and demonstrated proficiency in VMS and PACS technology and systems best practices.
• Experience with physical security electronic access control systems, access management software, visitor management software, role-based access control (RBAC), identity and access management systems and/or access control operations.
• Experience in law enforcement intelligence and/or emergency management processes.
• Five years of experience with one or more of the following: physical security, access control, and surveillance systems.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license and be insurable through the organization’s insurers.
• Prefer Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), and/or the Certified Access Management Specialist (CAMS).

Motor Vehicle Report is required in addition to background check and drug screen