Campus Safety Systems Specialist - (496170 )

Department: Campus SafetySystems Salary: $70,800 - $80,550 The CSS System Specialist is the liaison responsible for the Campus Safety Systems Internet of Things (IoT) devices, the data they create to be processed within our system, integration into our platform, and the day to day maintenance required to keep them functioning. The position involves scoping equipment models, determining equipment placement, programming security systems to process their data, tuning data processing, creating system alerts/actions for operators/admins based on processed data results, testing new equipment, and testing new data processes. Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. Responsibilities Program and test CSS systems and hardware, including access control, alarms, emergency telephones, cameras, video management, mobile apps, and their integrations. Review design documents and specify surveillance locations and hardware. Provide rough estimates for hardware costs to UIT project managers for project scoping. Lead the design, implementation, and establishment of operational processes for university departments utilizing CSS systems and hardware. Evaluate security products and technologies to determine their applicability to the university's physical security needs. Establish, document, and enforce CSS design standards and operational best practices for campus security services and construction projects. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications MQ: Requires specialized training in basic trades, principles, procedures, practice, routines or techniques in a specific area or trade which might normally be acquired through up to 18 months of education or training beyond the high school level. Vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment may be required. Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: CJIS Security and Privacy certification required. Preferred Certifications ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) ASIS Physical Security Practitioner (PSP) PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Additional Posting Information Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience. Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education. All positions at the University of Houston System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.