Job title: Assistant Director, Physical Security and Access Control
Company: Kansas State University
Job description: About This RoleThe Physical Security and Access Control Assistant Director is a critical member of the Risk and Safety team at Kansas State University, while working closely with partners throughout the university. As the university moves toward unified systems for access control, security cameras, and key management, this position will lead those endeavors. Reporting to the Chief Risk and Safety Officer, this role is responsible for physical security endeavors on campus including developing policy and procedures, training initiatives maintaining door access programs and key control programs. Additionally, the assistant director oversees camera request needs, user rights and privileges and related file storage. This position will work closely with the Police Department to meet their needs, advise on camera and security system infrastructure needs, and maintenance. The role includes work order management, data reporting, and project coordination. The assistant director also provides installation and service support for security systems and technology, including access control systems, panic alarm systems, and video management systems. In addition to access control and camera technologies, they will also provide oversight for the university key shop.Key Responsibilities:o Building Access Managemento Develop access control policies and procedures.o Direct key shop operations and key shop staff including hard key operations and key accountability programs.o Facilitate day-to-day operations of the university’s central door access programs for both interior and exterior doors.o Coordinate and advise on door hardware updates and rekeying needs.o Initiate and track ADA accommodation work and resources related to door access.o Assist with system programming needs and serve in an after-hours resource for physical security needso Set triggers and changes in the door access system to assist with various occupancy needs.o Security System Managemento Monitor and evaluate security systems, including door access and cameras, and develop reporting to identify problems with door access and camera functions.o Compile and analyze data from various reports for door access and camera systems to provide information and guidance for departmental decisions.o Ensure that security technology projects and hardware deployments conform to documented design standards and security technology policies and procedures.o Maintain university panic alarm programo Work with system vendors’ technical support to troubleshoot and resolve problems or address system improvements.o Provide on-call technical support as needed during emergency operations.o Review project proposals and quotes to ensure technical and departmental requirements are met, ensuring projects meet clients’ and users’ needs and expectations of quality and functionality.o Support and Trainingo Develop policies and procedures related to security functions and equipment.o Provide end-user security systems and application training to campus partners.o Maintain operational performance management of electronic security systems to ensure quality assurance and customer satisfaction.o Provided professional, courteous, and timely support and service.o Develop a strong working knowledge of clients’ and users’ areas of responsibility.o Supervision and Leadershipo Ensures physical security and access control operations align with departmental strategy and priorities, makes recommendations to leadership regarding access control approaches.o Supervise campus key control and lock shopo Provide subject matter expertise to campus on matters related to access control and campus securityo Maintain productive working relationships within the division of Risk and Safety and other essential campus partners including IT, Facilities, and Research Security. Perform other related work as neededAbout UsKansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit:Worksite OptionThis position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.What You’ll Need to SucceedMinimum Qualifications:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Supervisory experience
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Six years of relevant experience
- Experience in security systems coordination, including key and card access management.
- Knowledge of security systems infrastructure and maintenance.
- Experience in developing policies and procedures related to security functions.
- Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities to work with various campus partners and external contractors/vendors.
- Ability to handle sensitive situations requiring discretion and confidentiality.
Other Requirements:
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) certification preferred
Sponsorship eligibility:Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.How to ApplyPlease submit the following documents:1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. ReferencesScreening of Applications BeginsImmediately and continues until position is filled.Anticipated Hiring Pay Range$61,591-$80,073
Expected salary: $61591 – 80073 per year
Location: Manhattan, KS
Job date: Fri, 07 Mar 2025 03:16:39 GMT
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