Security Technology Specialist
Sioux Falls, SD - USA
Job Summary
Location:
Worker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$21.75 - $27.25Position Highlights
Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm or 8:00am-4:30pm; 80 hours 2 weeks
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Assists Security leadership to ensure proper operation of physical security and alarming systems. Ensures that records and documentation for operation testing maintenance and repair of devices are complete. Ensures that equipment and devices are following Avera and Security departmental policies including any federal state local or other jurisdictional agencies regulations. Coordinates maintains and supports relationships with local and regional system integrators Avera IT service providers plus other departments. Assists the Security Department leadership team in the development of officer standards training and competencies in the operation of security devices and equipment.
What you will do
- Coordinates with Facilities and Project Management Departments to oversee security system projects though all phases from conception through completion including; pricing preparation cost/budget and inventory tracking for projects. Communicates with affected departments and reviews all plans specifications shop drawings and technical documents in support of assigned security projects.
- Maintains good working relationships with installers vendors consultants and designers plus other departments to promote the flow of information and coordination of any project(s) within the Security Department management team.
- Assists the security department leadership in recommending coordinating and prioritizing upgrades modifications repairs maintenance policies and troubleshooting of security devices/equipment.
- Assists with development and recommendations for training and competencies for security department employees in the use of security devices/equipment. Directly responsible for the training of departmental Super Users.
- Remains educated with new trends and developments in the security device/equipment market place. Assesses evaluates and makes recommendations to security leaders as a Subject Matter Expert.
- Performs periodic audits/reviews/hazard vulnerability analysis of security devices/equipment for evaluation of performance gaps specifications and expectations as directed by leadership.
- Maintains and provides technical support for security applications PC operating systems PC hardware / software servers / server software and related peripherals.
- Required to use the SSM standard tracking system for incident and statistical reporting change control items projects and requests. Communicates outstanding issues and status updates through appropriate channels escalating unresolved issues when necessary.
- Keeps minutes of all meetings held and ensures follow up of any action items for completion and coordination on any new devices/equipment plus updates repairs expansions of existing security devices/equipment.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others hear understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Preferred Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or at least two years of relevant security technology experience
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission vision core values and social principles to serve patients their families and our community.
- Promote Averas values of compassion hospitality and stewardship.
- Uphold Averas standards of Communication Attitude Responsiveness and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles laws regulations and standards associated with but not limited to CMS The Joint Commission DHHS and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability Veteran Status or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please call 1- or send an email to .
Required Experience:
IC