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Security Access

The Security Access Specialist is responsible for physical security across university locations; provide support and troubleshooting for electronic access control, physical keys, and video surveillance; provide guidance with facility access administration and compliance with card access and key management policies; coordinate and/or conduct key audits.

• Respond to security access administration requests to include but not limited to swipe card access, new system clearance requests, unlock/lock schedules, door groups, and account provisioning
• Test, assign, approve, and remove user permissions
• Troubleshoot card and door security issues; coordinate with field technician dispatched to investigate hardware issues
• Retrieve, document, and destroy returned and obsolete keys; remove from specific inventories
• Facilitate annual audit program and perform periodic spot audits to ensure adherence to policies and procedures
• Advise on the management of departmental keys and that keys are administered and stored per policy
• Respond to inquires such as lost and found keys and re-core projects; prepare security risk assessments and incident reports for unaccounted for keys
• Review key request work orders for master, grandmaster, sub-master, and special keys; update key schematics
• Assist with facility requirements relating to key coring of new building construction and renovation
• Respond to inquires regarding video surveillance data requests; provide approved footage for users per vetted requests and document dissemination
• Develop and deliver training regarding access policies, procedures, and best practices
• Research, assess, and make recommendations and participate in the development of new and current policies and protocols

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00