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We are seeking a Sr. Security Systems Specialist who will support the delivery of campus safety and security services through the oversight of Security Systems Specialists and systems in the Communications Center for the Johns Hopkins University community.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads the activities of assigned Security Systems Specialists, schedule work shifts, leave and assignment of subordinate personnel in a 24-7 emergency communications and monitoring facility.
• Provides supervision of 3 - 4 security systems specialist and all systems.
• Perform periodic work inspections and provide input towards performance evaluations of subordinate personnel.
• Ensure equitable workload and quality of performance.
• Monitor and respond to proprietary intrusion, environmental, and fire alarm systems.
• Monitor and respond to proprietary closed circuit television systems for events or activity 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.
• Coordinate handling of emergency situations and deployment of Hopkins security personnel during critical incidents.
• Monitor Baltimore Police Department 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.
• Perform other such duties as assigned, from time to time, be necessary.
• Perform periodic testing and evaluation of Security Systems to ensure reliability.
• Assume the duties of the Security Systems Specialist in the latter?s absence.

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 and Microsoft Office.

Requirements

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

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. 
• Four (4) years of related experience, experience with security communications, call center, security systems 

• Four (4) years related experience to include two or more years in a progressively responsible supervisory/management role.
• Related experience in security communications, call center, security systems
• Associate Degree/some college preferred. 
• Additional education may be submitted for some work experience.

Classified Title: Sr. Security Systems Specialist 
Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/02/OE  
Starting Salary Range: $45,000 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: 8 hours day / Shift Work 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Homewood Campus 
Department name: ???????Security Administration and Training  
Personnel area: University Administration 

About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal...timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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