Physical Security Systems Coordinator - Pharma

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.

Allied Universal® is hiring a Physical Security Systems and Technologies Coordinator. The Physical Security Systems and Technologies Coordinator will manage, control, support, and provide technical and managerial oversight for systems projects supporting the Global Security department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to system health monitoring, administrative programming, deploying system upgrades, new installations, integrations, data management, system functionality, compliance with department policies, and creating training programs for users within the department. The position is a blend of Physical Security Software administration and oversight of Physical Security System installation. Ideal candidate will have worked in a Physical Security Global Command Center, understand Access Control System design, be intimately familiar with CCTV technologies, mass notification software as well as other physical security technologies. While this position has a component of IT related tasks it is more of a project manager with advanced understanding of physical security softwares.

-Annual Salary $72k

-Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

-Strong verbal and written communications skills

-Heavy focus with Physical Security Systems - access control, cctv, mass notification systems, physical securtiy system design experience preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage badging process for a high profile customer; coordinate daily work assignments of security badging personnel; manage selection and placement of direct reports, design and implement career development and performance improvement plans
• Day-to-day administration of physical security systems and related technologies (access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, key control, emergency communications, GPS/asset tracking, incident reporting, etc.)
• Ensure security systems align with company policies, procedures, licensing agreements, configuration guidelines, and standard methodologies for maintaining regulatory compliance
• Administer security systems and related technologies in accordance with established companies and Corporate Security policies and procedures
• Program, test, and commission security systems and/or devices newly installed or reconfigured
• Coordinate tasks related to the issuance, activation, retrieval, and de-activation of company identification badges and mechanical keys
• Execute on general set-up and administration activities for various security web or application-based technologies
• Coordinate and support preventative maintenance activities to ensure proper operations of security systems, devices, applications, databases, software upgrades, door hardware, etc.
• Collaborate with approved 3rd party service providers and internal functions (IT, Facilities, etc.) to troubleshoot, restore and/or repair failed security systems and/or devices
• Assist with the development and revision of security systems and door hardware specifications and operating procedures
• Administer site(s) vehicle registration and parking permit program
• Ensure security systems drawings are maintained and updated as required
• Participate in the development and implementation of asset life cycle and management plans
• Lead tasks associated with reduction and management of security systems alarms
• Lead security system projects and upgrades
• Compile, prepare, and analyze security system statistical reports and make recommendations as appropriate
• Provide general operational support (e.g., incident response, event support, procedural development, training, information destruction, emergency management, etc.)
• Coordinate service delivery activities with security suppliers
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with an internal client base
• Inventory, track, and order security devices and related supplies per established procedures
• Ensure security records are retained by the company document retention policy and file retention schedule
• Complete security systems related to data tracking, trending, analysis, and reporting

QUALIFICATIONS:

Formal Education, Licenses, and Certifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field of study

Type and Length of Specific Experience Required:

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive industry and/or public sector experience in installation, service, and administration of security systems

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read and comprehend regulations, correspondence, and provider’s instructions, rules and regulations
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify the root cause of issues
• Proven project management skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Specific experience with integrated security systems like Software House/cCure, Everbridge, Victor Client, Alertus, etc.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

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