Security Systems Technician

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number

007957

Position Title

Security Systems Technician - 007957

Division

Finance and Administration

Department

173624 - Access Control

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, four years of locksmith experience, possession of a valid drivers license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama, and successful completion of LENEL security system training within six months of employment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Access Control department is seeking to hire a Security Systems Technician. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

Essential Functions

• Installs and maintains mechanical and electronic access control systems.
• Ensures that all key requests and key returns are completed in compliance with the University’s Key Management policies and procedures.
• Replaces and re-keys locks and duplicates keys as needed.
• Assists with the distribution and retrieval of keys.
• Updates information to department key boxes.
• Reads and analyzes blueprints and visually inspects project sites.
• Coordinates mechanical access control and/or electronic access control systems for new and renovated facilities.
• Ensures all key issuance receipts and key return receipts are properly documented and entered into key management systems.
• Performs key audits.
• Utilizes a University vehicle to travel to various locations.
• Serves as essential personnel during University closings.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

09/28/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days

Monday - Friday

Working Hours

7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Job Location

Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time

Full Time

Regular or Temporary

Regular