Physical Security Systems Specialist

Details

Open Date 08/14/2026

Requisition Number PRN45936B

Job Title Physical Security Systems Specialist

Working Title Physical Security Systems Specialist

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro

FLSA Code Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

M-F. This position does have on-call responsibilities and is part of a rotating on-call schedule

VP Area President

Department 00763 - Security Systems

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment Internal to the University

Pay Rate Range $56,000 - $65,000

Close Date 11/14/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Physical Security Specialist performs engineering, configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting of enterprise-grade physical security systems and integrated network infrastructure. The specialist drives system upgrades, complex integrations, acceptance testing, and deployment activities across critical operational environments. Responsibilities include developing technical documentation, optimizing system processes, and providing engineering-level design input for new project initiatives. Additionally, the position serves as an escalation point for diagnosing advanced technical issues to ensure system reliability, compliance with security standards, and alignment with university’s risk-management objectives.

This position may be filled at either the Physical Security Systems Specialist I or Physical Security Systems Specialist II level. Placement will be based on the candidate’s education, experience, certifications, demonstrated skills, and business needs or operational needs.

Responsibilities

The Physical Security Specialist I Perform the configuration and maintenance of physical security system components under close supervision, focusing on developing foundational skills in access control, intrusion detection, device configuration, and basic troubleshooting. Assist with routine tasks such as badge creation, access updates, and system checks while following established procedures, documenting work, and escalating issues appropriately. Perform assigned work with a basic skill set and growing proficiency. For use by Central Function only.

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).

Physical Security Systems Specialist, II

Perform configuration, commissioning, and troubleshooting of physical security system components under moderate supervision. Conduct preventive maintenance, perform system diagnostics, program and commission newly installed devices, and support field activities. Complete routine administrative tasks such as badge creation, access modifications, and system health checks. Demonstrate increasing independence, diagnose controller communication issues, assist with system updates, and support small scale system deployments and projects. Requires the following certifications, SWH CCURE 9000 System Manager Certification and Level 1 AC9001 CCURE 9000 Installer Maintainer Certification.

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Physical Security Systems Specialist, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

Physical Security Systems Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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As perUniversity of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.