Job Details

Assistant Director - Access & Surveillance Systems

Position Number: 6817324
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Campus Safety and Police

Assistant Director - Access & Surveillance Systems
Lubbock
43294BR
Ops Div Capital Projects & Admin

Position Description
Performs varied and complex administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and/or program. Requires independent judgment and application of established policies and procedures. Works under general supervision with evaluation based on overall results obtained.

Major/Essential Functions

Access Control Systems: Lead the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of electronic access control platforms, card readers, credentials, and integration with identity management systems.
Physical Locks and Door Hardware: Direct the standardization, procurement, installation, and preventive maintenance of mechanical and electro-mechanical locking systems across campus facilities.
Security Camera Systems: Oversee the expansion, monitoring, and maintenance of video surveillance infrastructure, including storage, analytics, and integration with incident response protocols.
IoT and Network Security: Ensure secure deployment and operation of connected devices; collaborate with IT security teams to enforce segmentation, firmware updates, and vulnerability management for all security-related endpoints.
Vendor Management: Following TTU processes, work with vendors and internal TTU teams to establish contracts, evaluate performance, and maintain productive relationships with system integrators, hardware suppliers, and service providers.
Project Management: Plan and execute capital improvement projects, system upgrades, and new construction integrations using structured methodologies to meet scope, schedule, and budget targets.
Directly supervise three (3) lock technicians, one (1) support staff member, and a variable number of student employees. Provide coaching, performance evaluations, training, and workload prioritization to foster a high-performing team.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Three years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

This position is designated as involving access to critical infrastructure systems and/or research, as defined by Texas Executive Order GA-48. As such, candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background check prior to employment. Employees are required to comply with all applicable state and federal regulations related to the protection of critical infrastructure. Ongoing employment is dependent upon maintaining eligibility for access and successfully passing periodic security and compliance reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

Industry certifications such as CPP, PSP, CISSP, or manufacturer-specific credentials (Lenel, Genetec, Milestone, etc.).
Experience with enterprise access control platforms, IP video management software, and IoT security protocols including, but not limited to, CCURE, CBORD, Axis, American Dynamics, or similar.
Familiarity with higher-education environments and campus operations.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Minimum Hire Rate

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.