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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:The Security Access Specialist is responsible for physical security across university locations; provide support and troubleshooting for electronic access control, physical keys, and video surveillance; provide guidance with facility access administration and compliance with card access and key management policies; coordinate and/or conduct key audits.
Respond to security access administration requests to include but not limited to swipe card access, new system clearance requests, unlock/lock schedules, door groups, and account provisioning
Test, assign, approve, and remove user permissions
Troubleshoot card and door security issues; coordinate with field technician dispatched to investigate hardware issues
Retrieve, document, and destroy returned and obsolete keys; remove from specific inventories
Facilitate annual audit program and perform periodic spot audits to ensure adherence to policies and procedures
Advise on the management of departmental keys and that keys are administered and stored per policy
Respond to inquires such as lost and found keys and re-core projects; prepare security risk assessments and incident reports for unaccounted for keys
Review key request work orders for master, grandmaster, sub-master, and special keys; update key schematics
Assist with facility requirements relating to key coring of new building construction and renovation
Respond to inquires regarding video surveillance data requests; provide approved footage for users per vetted requests and document dissemination
Develop and deliver training regarding access policies, procedures, and best practices
Research, assess, and make recommendations and participate in the development of new and current policies and protocols
Education and Experience: Minimum requirement is an Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.As a member of Auxiliary and Business Services within the Finance and Business unit, you will be joining a team of individuals who have the ambition to help Penn State succeed. Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State’s historic mission. Just as we are committed to being a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to being a diverse working community. As a community, we endeavor to be a mixture of cultural backgrounds, life experiences, and individual perspectives that add variety and vitality to the workplace. The University believes that we can learn from each other’s differences and break down the barriers that separate us. Penn State is a place where everyone can be themselves, together.The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:$38,300.00 - $55,500.00Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/staff-salary-grades-and-leveling-matrix) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAWPenn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster (https://affirmativeaction.psu.edu/files/2022/01/Federal-Contractors-Labor-Law-Poster.pdf) PA State Labor Law PosterAffirmative Action (https://policy.psu.edu/policies/hr11) Penn State PoliciesCopyright Information (https://www.psu.edu/copyright-information) HotlinesUniversity Park, PA
