Access Control Project Coordinator - Security

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Penn State Health - Penn State Health Corporation

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: 8:00a - 4:00p

Recruiter Contact: Garrett C. Kieffer at [email protected]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Reporting to the Manager of Access Control, this position helps plan and deliver physical access control projects involving badge readers, electronic door access, video surveillance, and related systems. This role coordinates work among Security, IT, Facilities, installation contractors, and business stakeholders - from initial requests and scope development through installation, programming, testing, and completion. Responsibilities include tracking schedules, maintaining project documentation, coordinating site activities, and following up on outstanding issues to keep projects moving.

The ideal candidate combines strong organization and communication skills with experience coordinating technical projects, preferably in electronic security, access control, construction, or building systems. They should be comfortable discussing technical requirements, managing multiple priorities, and holding others accountable to commitments. Familiarity with platforms such as Lenel OnGuard, and Milestone VMS is valuable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Participate in the design and planning of proprietary (Lenel) access control system security requirements for new construction, renovations, and changing needs of existing departments. Communicate and discuss such plans with departmental Administrators, Directors, Managers and other leadership to determine strategies and appropriate cost-effective solutions to meet physical security objectives. Coordinate and oversee projects from start to finish, to include design, vendor proposal review, door hardware schedule review, scheduling, installation oversight, system programming, testing and end user education.
• Perform site assessments and make recommendations for appropriate use of access control technology to include: Identifying appropriate system architecture such as hardware/locking arrangements, card readers, cameras, network connections, wiring routes, installation limitations, and safety integration.
• Investigate and evaluate uses for new access control technologies.
• Provide field support and participate in rotation of after-hours (on-call) support in response to urgent patrol staff questions for system use, equipment/system malfunctions, and immediate needs for access provisions.
• Configure and program system administration features specific to the equipment (card reader doors, surveillance cameras, video recorders, panic buttons), users, alarm monitoring, access parameters, and device integration.
• Determine and execute appropriate needs for training, including reference documentation. Ensure completion of regular, documented system testing and auditing, as necessary for regulatory purposes.
• Complete and maintain appropriate system documentation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience (two years) required.
• Three (3) years of related experience required, including system access control experience and project coordination experience.
• Lenel system certifications, including System Administration and Digital Video required, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire or transfer to role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Associate's degree preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?

There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.

Within Penn State Health's Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained

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