Electronic Access Control System Technician

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Electronic Access and Control Systems, the Electronic Access Control System Technician is responsible for installing, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining Tarrant County College District (TCCD) security systems, including the Electronic Access Control System (EACS), Locking Systems (Yale and Schlage), File Maker Pro 9 Key Control System, KeyWatcher System and Panic Button System, to ensure the security of all facilities and occupants.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Maintains close working relationship with campus, Police, and Facilities Operations personnel
• Configures, monitors and maintains the security systems to perform functions as required and troubleshoots security system servers and peripheral equipment to determine and remedy problems by installing, modifying, adjusting, repairing or replacing parts and equipment as required
• Processes work order requests for additions and deletions of TCCD personnel, vendor, visitor credentials, privileges, the addition of security areas and capabilities to the security systems and monitors personnel additions, changes and terminations to ensure databases are kept current
• Assists in the review of plans and specifications for the inclusion and appropriate application of the security systems in the addition, modification, and upgrade of new and existing facilities to assure adherence with TCCD Design Standards
• Assists in the acceptance and commissioning of additions, modifications, and upgrades to the security systems
• Observes safety regulations and participates in ongoing safety-training program to cover all aspects of the work performed by the Facilities Operations Department
• Collaborates with department and campus leadership, faculty, staff, students, and the general public to carry out responsibilities effectively
  
  

Service Excellence

• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
  
  

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the Manager of Electronic Access and Control Systems

• Performs Other Related Tasks as Required
  
  

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Two (2) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree
• One (1) year’s working experience in a college or university setting related to the Essential Performance Requirements
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
• Skilled using computerized applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
  
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Special Instructions Summary Posted 03/12/2025