Electronic Security Specialist III, University Police

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY This position works under minimal supervision to provide routine and complex technical assistance for programming, upgrades, preventative maintenance, testing and repairs with respect to the Access Control software, database, operating systems, and physical security hardware.

Functions as liaison between Access Control and security vendors or campus departments for ongoing and special projects, including ensuring vendors and manufacturers are adequately supported, and can obtain remote access to systems in order to provide any required support. Acts as project manager for small to moderate projects, giving direction to security vendors and other technical support specialists.

BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay

Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education High  School Diploma or equivalent or Bachelor's Degree Experience7 years

Experience of technical work in an electronic security environment with High School Diploma, or 4 years

Experience of technical work in an electronic security environment with Bachelor's Degree. Licenses and Certifications(DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE If area of employment requires use of a University-owned vehicle, employee will be required to possess a valid Texas Drivers License, pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check, and complete drivers training (or van training, if applicable), in accordance with UTS Policy 157, appendix B, Upon Hire JOB DUTIES Performs complex programming, upgrades, preventive maintenance, testing and repairs with respect to the databases and software for the campus-wide access control system, video management system, intrusion detection system, intercom/emergency call box system, and key management system.

Includes firmware revisions, software upgrades, backups, and security patches. Also performs hardware upgrades.

Diagnoses and resolves complex systems and network problems including coordination between Access Control and components of Information Resources.

Functions as liaison between Access Control and security vendors or campus departments for ongoing and special projects, including ensuring vendors and manufacturers are adequately supported, and can obtain remote access to systems to provide any required support. Acts as project manager for small to moderate projects, giving direction to security vendors and other electronic security specialists.

Performs inspections of installed security…