Safety, Security & Communications Administrator

University System of New Hampshire; Plymouth (NH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth State University is seeking a Facilities Safety & Security Systems Administrator to manage campus-wide safety technology, activate/deactivate door access, coordinate camera systems, and support emergency communications.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years in critical safety systems, with strong abilities in communication, confidentiality, and emergency management. It involves collaboration with local law enforcement, campus departments, and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; minimum five years’ experience with critical safety and security systems.
• Proven ability to interface with State and local law enforcement agencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to prepare clear documentation for State and Federal agencies.
• Strong emphasis on confidentiality and emergency management experience.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure; provide customer-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Manage campus-wide safety and security systems, including door access, panic buttons, camera systems, and related deployments.
• Lead development of Plymouth State University Clery Act report.
• Coordinate emergency communications via RAVE, text, email, and other channels; participate in emergency closure and response teams.
• Assist with Facilities Office operations including scheduling, logistics, and communications.
• Oversee Shuttle Coordination activities: schedules, driver rosters, DOT compliance, and technology-based shuttle support.
• Serve as Emergency Response Liaison; coordinate with Municipal and State Agencies and campus community.
• Support parking operations including billing, events, and disputes; review CCTV data with campus security partners.

Skills

Emergency management

Communication

Documentation

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Customer service

Team player

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities, manage critical safety and security technology systems, handle time-sensitive campus-wide communications for several departments, and support the needs of several areas within the Operations group. Regular communications with external entities such as the State, as well as managing critical messaging within and external to the campus. Must exercise sound judgement, think independently, prioritize, and understand complex systems.**Duties/Responsibilities****Manage Safety and Security systems including: (40%)*** Administration of campuswide security systems, such as door carding – including the activation and deactivation of door access, moves, adds, changes, and deletes of door access deployments, production of reports, and troubleshooting.* Manage panic button systems across campus – including the management of deployments, ensuring testing occurs, training; serve as campus expert and manager of the camera system – including working with vendors, Plymouth and Holderness Police Departments, PSU Facilities departments, Title IX/Student Conduct.* Working on installations, access rights, placements, serve as PSU representative in the USNH security camera committee* Serve as Facilities staff member on areas of parking permits, keys, and ID cards; manage Blue Phone deployment, testing, site determination; coordinate regular campus safety drills – including residential fire alarm testing, and siren testing.* Ensure functionality of AED systems and serve as technology support for the daily crime log; assist PSU Facilities with fleet maintenance and vehicle safety record keeping.**Lead annual development of Plymouth State’s Clery report (5%)*** Work with several departments across PSU, as well as the Plymouth and Holderness Police Departments to collect information, organize, verify, and write required federal submission.**Manage, develop, and support communications including: (10%)*** Send emergency alerts via RAVE, text, email, and other means. Serve as a member of the emergency closure team and the emergency response team.**Provide support, along with several other staff, for administrative operations including for the Facilities Office: (10%)*** Assist with scheduling, workflow, logistics, communications, and other operational aspects of the Facilities department.**Shuttle Coordination: (15%)*** Develop schedules, manage driver roster, ensure DOT compliance, oversee WEX program. Respond to crises. Oversee development of technology-based shuttle support systems.**Emergency Response Liaison: (5%)*** Work with the emergency response team as it communicates and works with Municipal and State Agencies, as well as the campus community.**Support parking across campus, including billing, event support, student billing, parking disputes, communications and maintenance. (10%)****Work in conjunction with Campus Safety, Plymouth Police Department and other sworn law enforcement officials to review CCTV or other technological data and notify campus administration when needed, while maintaining an appropriate level of confidentiality. (5%)****Requirements:****Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:*** Must have a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.* Minimum five years’ experience with critical safety and security systems.**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities*** Proven ability to interface with State and local law enforcement agencies.* Ability to communicate to a wide audience clearly and concisely.* Excellent ability to prioritize tasks in high-pressure situations.* Proven ability to write and prepare clear and effective documentation and reports which will be submitted to State and Federal agencies.* Strong understanding of confidentiality.* Emergency management experience.* Able to multitask and organize workload for effective implementation.* Effective analytical and problem-resolution skills.* Effective independent judgement and decision-making ability.* Serve as a positive team member.* Customer service and results-driven.* Able to climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time, and lift 50lbs.**Applicant Instructions:**Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the *My Experience: Resume/CV* section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)* Resume/CVApplications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.**EEO Statement**The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.Compensation Pay Range:$45,790.00 - $81,530.00The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources