East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University

Senior Physical Security Technician

TN, United States · Senior · Contract

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Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
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About the role

  • The Senior Physical Security Technician serves as the university's lead technical specialist for physical security infrastructure, providing advanced expertise in commercial locksmithing, electronic access control systems, door hardware, key management systems, and related security technologies. The position performs highly skilled installation,
  • maintenance, troubleshooting, programming, repair, and system management functions that require extensive technical knowledge, independent judgment, and the ability to resolve complex operational issues affecting the security of university facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond.
  • Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of a variety of locking systems, such as mortise locks, cylindrical handles, panic bars with latching devices or vertical rods, and electronic access control integrated devices.
  • Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of installing, repairing, and maintaining locks and related hardware.
  • Knowledge of the use of common hand tools, machine tools, and tools common to the locksmithing trade.
  • Knowledge of low voltage wiring, power supplies, and electronic devices including readers, electrified panic bars, electric strikes, and hardware integration.
  • Knowledge of all aspects of rough-in and finish carpentry.
  • Knowledge of university practices and regulations for the dispensing and recovery of keys.
  • Knowledge of the university keying system to provide individual keying needs and not compromise a department's need for security.
  • Ability to apply problem-solving skills by evaluating locking and related electronic systems
  • Ability to train staff to use code books and the skill to code-cut keys for a particular bidding on the cutting machines.
  • Non-exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

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  • Job Family - Facilities Services Trades Specialist 3
  • Application Instructions
  • Non-exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
  • The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
  • Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check
  • ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  • University Overview
  • East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs.

Skills

  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • and the skill to manipulate, repair, rebuild, or reinstall them.

Compensation

  • Market Range - 6 ( Salary Schedules )
  • East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs.

Benefits

  • For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.
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