Surveillance Systems Specialist - Field & Tech Ops

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University seeks a Security Program Specialist to manage campus video surveillance and physical security systems. Under the Police Lieutenant, you’ll administer surveillance platforms, monitor performance, coordinate maintenance, and support campus stakeholders and vendors.

The role emphasizes reliability, process improvement, and collaboration with ITS, contractors, and university departments to advance public safety objectives, with occasional after-hours work and campus travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience.
• Some experience in troubleshooting hardware and software issues for both video and access control systems.
• Drivers License
• Background Check required before employment

Responsibilities

• Administers the University’s video surveillance management systems and related security technologies.
• Monitors system health, maintains configurations, and ensures alignment with objectives.
• Performs advanced troubleshooting and coordinates with vendors/ITS for service restoration.
• Manages installation planning, lifecycle records, and expansion of surveillance tech.
• Coordinates stakeholder needs and develops procedures to improve operations.

Skills

Video surveillance

Hardware troubleshooting

Software troubleshooting

Network troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Avigilon VMS

Networking basics

Job description

Louisiana State University seeks a Security Program Specialist to manage campus video surveillance and physical security systems. Under the Police Lieutenant, you’ll administer surveillance platforms, monitor performance, coordinate maintenance, and support campus stakeholders and vendors.

The role emphasizes reliability, process improvement, and collaboration with ITS, contractors, and university departments to advance public safety objectives, with occasional after-hours work and campus travel.