Security Systems Specialist

Johns Hopkins Public Safety is seeking Security Systems Specialist to assist in the delivery of campus safety and security services to the Johns Hopkins University community.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate security personnel and others in response to requests for emergency and miscellaneous security services.
• Monitor and respond to proprietary intrusion, environmental and fire alarm systems.
• Monitor and respond to proprietary closed circuit television systems for events or activities that may require a security response.
• Provide general assistance and information to Hopkins students, faculty, staff and visitors.
• Carry out administrative tasks as may be necessary for the operation of the Communications Center.
• Receive telephone and radio calls requesting emergency or non-emergency security related services and determine and dispatch the appropriate level of security response within Campus Safety and Security policy and guidelines.
• Coordinate responses of Campus Safety and Security, Facilities Management, Student Affairs and transmission and activities and transmit pertinent information to University security personnel.
• Contact and direct Baltimore Police, Fire and Paramedics as may be necessary.
• Create and maintain manual and computerized reports, logs, records and data.
• Promulgate schedules of events and building access requirements.
• Serve as the university switchboard and the liaison for student's health care and facilities emergency maintenance during non-business hours.
• Perform other such duties as may from time to time be necessary.
• NOTE: Incumbent must be available to work rotating shifts and/or days off.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must possess excellent people skills and an ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Must be able to speak clearly and understandably in telephone and radio communications.
• Must be able to function effectively in a highly charged work environment under stressful emergency conditions.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Windows computer environment.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office components is desirable.

Requirements of the job

• Must be able to pass an extensive Maryland State Police / F.B.I. background investigation and complete a physical/health screening examination by the Office of Occupational Health and Safety, which includes drug screening.
• Successfully meet and maintain Campus Safety and Security physical requirements.

• Must be able to function effectively for extended periods in a seated position with periodic short breaks provided.
• Must have unrestricted use of both hands. Must possess full hearing capabilities.
• Must have binocular vision, corrected to a minimum of 20/40 in both eyes.

• High school Diploma/GED required.
• Two (2) years related experience including familiarity with communication technology and call-taking techniques.
• Must be able to pass an extensive Maryland State Police / F.B.I. background investigation and complete a physical/health screening examination by the Office of Occupational Health and Safety, which includes a drug screening.
  

• Additional education may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Security Systems Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OD
Starting Salary Range: $16.20 - $28.80 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Shift Work / 8 hours day
Exempt Status:Non-Exempt
Location:Homewood Campus
Department name: Security Administration and Training
Personnel area: University Administration