Electronic Security Assistant, 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
Works under minimal supervision to provide advanced administrative support in the day to day activities within University Police Electronic Security. 

Experience with Lenel OnGurad, Software House, Genetiec or Open Options is strongly preferred. 

 

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 Educationrequired

• EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent  
• Experience3 years of experience in an electronic security/information technology role, including at least 1 year of customer service experience.  

Job Duties

• Staffs and operates the Police Department badge stations with minimal direct supervision, with duties including but not limited to: data input and printing of badges for new vendors, contractors, visitors and students; ID badge replacements; processing access requests; building access levels; tracking badging supplies; and maintenance of the badge printers.
• Evaluates badge applications for accuracy and appropriateness of requests. Coordinates vendor and contractor access with various department liaisons and maintains vendor/contractor badge records.
• Functions as liaison with other University departments; prepares online and paper documents as needed, including user activity reports, system configuration reports, audit reports and alarm reports.
• Assists with the coordination and programming of special access requests for events, meetings, seminars, and gatherings on campus.
• Troubleshoots reported badge access issues by running system reports.
• Verifies daily HR terminations and transfers to ensure proper deactivation of badges and removal of access.
• Submits ID badge replacement receipts and supporting documentation as needed.
• Assists system administrators by conducting cleanup and maintenance of the access control database.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks such as assisting with testing of various security/access control equipment located throughout the campus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.