Sr Security Technician
Wellstar Health Systems

Facility: WAB - Wellstar Administrative Building
Job Summary: Responsible for the installation, configuration and management of various enterprise Security systems. Provides technical expertise to corporate end users of Security systems to include alarm monitoring, infant protection, video surveillance, access control and emergency communications. Plans, designs and reviews Security systems architecture. Analyzes and corrects complex problems and relationships in systems. Provides information for operating budgets, the development and implementation protocols for responding to customer needs, and the selection and purchasing of system technology. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Develops the optimal security systems architecture in support of the strategy and vision to support key business processes and needs. - Reviews, plans and designs security systems architecture - Evaluates and tests new and updated security systems - Integrates additions and modifications to existing system architecture - Responsible for installation, inventory, and system enhancements - Point of contact for product vendors - Develops project specific work plans for new systems and enhancements - Establishing and maintaining business relationships with vendors, suppliers and trade specialists Provides technical leadership for design, set-up, testing and implementation of security technology to include alarm monitoring, infant protection, video surveillance, access control and emergency communication systems. - Perform system audits and inventories - Assists the manager of security technology in designing strategic direction - Develop and manage systems interfaces Oversees the purchase, installation and implementation of hardware and software according to end user and system standards and procedures. - Helps manage technology purchases to budget boundaries - Verifies additions are standards based and within set standards - Manages the vendor during install, implementations, upgrades and maintenance - Monitors service response to improve processes to enhance productivity and efficiency Lead in the resolution of staff and patient problems and concerns of system operations. - Identifies direction for investigation and analysis of situation - Performs necessary investigation and evaluation to achieve resolution and reports results - Initiates resolution within department policies and to customer satisfaction - Assists with the development and maintenance of service level agreements and follows up with customers Responsible for Security Technology Project Management for all WHS construction projects - Participates as needed on all construction teams to assess security technology needs - Keeps architectural drawings up-to-date throughout the duration of construction project for the general contractor, sub-contractors and architect - Designs and coordinates cable management and security closet layout within construction areas - Works directly with WHS users and outside contractors to provide technology provisions for all healthcare equipment requiring ST resources - Provides on-site day-to-day decision-making for the duration of the project - Assists manager in estimating costs and manages ST budget for each construction project Enhance professional growth and development through education programs, workshops or other educational opportunities that may be presented. Keep abreast of current events. - Is cognizant of changes and advancements in the Security technical arena, by attending seminars and reviewing journals - Takes appropriate Security technology classes to ensure current systems administration knowledge - Attends and participates in all appropriate educational workshops as scheduled by WHS - Identifies personal and professional areas for improvement and actively seeks out opportunities to meet personal development needs. Required Minimum Education: High school diploma Required or equivalent. Required and A technical certificate or any combination of education, experience Required and training which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 5 years working with access control, video surveillance and alarm monitoring equipment. Required and Healthcare experience desired. Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions . Data entry skills necessary to complete support call system reports. Knowledge of low voltage, CCTV, Intrusion Detection and Card Access technologies. Ability to work independently Good communications and customer service skills. Good problem solving skills Must possess a valid drivers license and be insurable with our auto insurance carrier during course of employment. Ability to program access control systems and program changes to monitored systems.

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