Security Technology Specialist

Location:

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work 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 - $27.25

Position Highlights

Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30om or 8:0am-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:

• Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or at least two years of relevant security technology experience

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s 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 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.