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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter must include examples of how your past work experience is applicable to this position.

You must pass a thorough background investigation and drug screening.
 

The University of Michigan-Flint Department of Public Safety (DPS), a department of the U-M Division of Public Safety (DPSS),  is hiring a Security Specialist. Reporting to the Emergency Manager and Infrastructure Security Coordinator, this role provides operations support and customer service to support our video surveillance, campus access control, and information technology systems. 

Operations Support

• Manage inventory for access cards and key supplies.
• Support video surveillance technology.
• Update databases; monitor, distribute, and keep records of issued access cards and key inventory. 
• Assist in the deployment of applicable IT equipment.
• Support and respond to special requests for system data.
• Provide support for access control systems, video management systems, and physical security systems
• Provide backup system support for the Department of Public Safety hardware and software systems
• Other duties, as assigned.

Customer Service

• Provide front-line customer service 
• Prepare and issue photo identification access cards for campus faculty, staff, students, and affiliates while adhering to policies and procedures
• Track and issue keys and maintain cores for campus access control.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of and/or experience with the responsibilities related to this position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have the ability to operate University vehicles.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Must have written and oral communication skills and ability to interact with diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain sensitive information in strictest confidence.
• Proven ability to work independently, multitask, and prioritize assignments and deadlines.

• Associate degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. 
• Two (2) or more years of relevant experience 

All members of the Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) are considered Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) under The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. As such, you are required to report Clery reportable offenses that come to your attention. DPSS employees are required to complete Clery Compliance Training within the first 14 days of employment and annually thereafter.
 

Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $34,300 -$42,900

Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
 

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

About University of Michigan - Flint

UM-Flint is among the top tier, regional comprehensive public universities in the Midwest. UM-Flint currently enrolls approximately 7,000 students, has a broad and diverse alumni base of over 48,000, and is home to high caliber faculty and dedicated staff, and recently updated its Carnegie classification to Doctoral/Professional.

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