Strategic Access Control & CCTV Lead

Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

CalPERS retirement

Health coverage

Tuition waiver

Job summary

San Diego State University is seeking an Access Control and Security Specialist to oversee electronic access control, CCTV and mechanical key operations for university housing. The role supports secure access for students, staff, guests, and campus partners across SDSU campuses.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, system modernization, and collaboration with University Police, IT, Facilities and vendors.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree and relevant administrative/ops experience.
• Advanced proficiency with electronic access control systems and CCTV hardware.
• Strong IT skills and ability to troubleshoot security systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electronic access control for university housing and manage credentials and schedules.
• Maintain CCTV network, perform audits and coordinate with campus partners and vendors.
• Lead system modernization projects and develop standardized procedures for security operations.
• Supervise student assistants supporting access control and camera security.

Skills

Access control systems

Electronic locks

IT skills

CCTV management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Access control software

CCTV software

Job description

San Diego State University is seeking an Access Control and Security Specialist to oversee electronic access control, CCTV and mechanical key operations for university housing. The role supports secure access for students, staff, guests, and campus partners across SDSU campuses.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, system modernization, and collaboration with University Police, IT, Facilities and vendors.