Job DescriptionExternal IntroAre you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.Internal IntroAre you looking to enhance your career at Downstate? Help us grow as one of the nation's foremost metropolitan medical centers. Lead the charge in serving one of the largest and most diverse populations in New York City. We are highly ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers among the top 5 U.S. leading medical schools for training doctors. Are you ready for the challenge?Bargaining UnitUUPJob SummaryThe Department of University Police and Public Safety at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Staff Assistant, Police Access Control Unit. The successful candidate will:
- Assist with the day to day operation, installation, support, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance of electronic security equipment components.
- Resolving issues working with campus personnel and vendors as needed.
- Assist with the installation, programming, troubleshooting, and operation of CCTV, burglar alarm panels, and other security equipment
- Provide professional guidance regarding software applications for physical and electronic security, CCTV, and related areas for the Institution.
- Assist with the following on behalf of the University Police Access Control Unit;
- Order supplies
- Work with Contracts & Procurement as well as vendors regarding purchasing and procurement needs and service contracts
- Maintain records of all requisitions, purchase orders and supply inventory for the unit
- Tracking expenses as related to the unit's budget allocation.
- Work with University Police Department and its Investigations Unit to help retrieve information and video footage
- Perform additional job-related duties as required based on the needs of the unit and department.
Required Qualifications
- Experience with low tension installation and maintenance of security equipment such as installing, planning, purchasing equipment and maintain CCTV/DVR and related security equipment.
- Working knowledge of access control, card readers, alarm systems, electric strikes, and control panels.
- Detailed knowledge of low voltage wiring, installations, running conduit, troubleshooting and working with security system hardware.
- Experience in networking concepts: LAN, routers, switches and VLANs
- Capable verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
- Requires flexibility in schedule for occasional off hours support
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years' experience working with and/or managing security systems in a complex environment. Experience with Software House Platform preferred.
- Experience working closely with technology professionals, electricians, and other stakeholders to resolve complex issues;
- Reading and interpreting building plans (blueprints).
- A successful candidate will be able to work independently and in teams
Work ScheduleVariable Days; Variable Hours (Full-Time)
- (Position requires availability for off-hours support when necessary)
Salary Grade/RankSL-2Salary RangeCommensurate with experience and qualificationsExecutive OrderPursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) ###-#### or via email at ...@goer.ny.gov.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementSUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ...@downstate.edu