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Job Title : Physical Security System Administrator
Location : Georgia College & State Univ
Regular / Temporary : Regular
Full / Part Time : Full-Time
Job ID : 280603
About Us
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs.
As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.
The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.
Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct . For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.
Job Summary
The Physical Security Systems Administrator serves as the Georgia College & State University (GCSU) subject matter expert regarding equipment, software solutions, operational management and institutional standards and policy facilitating the physical security of the institution and the safety of its constituency. For this purpose, physical security includes, but may not be limited to, video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, and emergency notification systems. This position is a member of the GCSU Information Technology (IT) team and reports to the Senior Director for IT Infrastructure. Strategically, the physical security program is governed by the Security Systems Governance Committee. While the Physical Security Systems Coordinator will be a member of the governance committee, this position also administers day-to-day operations in partnership with Facilities Management, Public Safety, Auxiliary Services, teammates within Information Technology, and other key stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Service Planning - 15
- Serve as subject matter expert regarding physical security principles, standards, processes and planning.
- Serve as central contact for and coordinator of all campus physical security systems (including video surveillance, alarming, access control, etc.).
- Liaise with Public Safety, Facilities Management, Auxiliary Services and other key stakeholder entities to align physical security systems with the operational needs of the campus.
- With assistance from vendor and campus partners, identify approved standard equipment, systems, solutions, and integrators to ensure reliable functionality of systems and interoperability of system components.
- Stay abreast of current and emerging related technologies and product enhancements to make informed suggestions regarding modernization and evolution of services.
Service Management - 15
Service Health - 40
Project Management - 20
Training - 5
Other - 5
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships, or equivalent experience in a related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
Required Experience
Experience installing, configuring, and / or managing video surveillance, physical access control, alarm or other physical security systems
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Experience working in a group environment with a team or related functional group. Ability to work in an environment of limited supervision where work is judged by results and overall demonstration of skills.
KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.
Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.
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