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Iowa State University Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) in Ames, Iowa seeks candidates for a Building Security Specialist to coordinate and provide guidance on day-to-day building access, surveillance, and security issues campus wide.

Example of Duties
• Coordinates, configures, operates, and maintains physical and electronic security systems.
• Assists with developing customer rates and managing budget.
• Oversees and coordinates with staff on access and maintenance for security systems.
• Collaborates with vendors and contractors for security support.
• Assists in developing policies and procedures related to building access, surveillance, and security.

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• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students

The successful candidate will have excellent customer service skills, with the ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment. The ability to plan, coordinate and complete numerous projects at one time with excellent multi-tasking abilities will also be imperative in this position.

Hours: Regularly Monday – Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Will be subject to after hours on-call rotation.

Additional FBI background check required for this position.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:   Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is an organization that is dedicated to the maintenance and enhancement of Iowa State University, one of the nation’s leading educational and agricultural institutes. But more importantly, FP&M is dedicated to their employees and enhancing the lives of each team member through opportunities both professionally and personally. FP&M is one of the largest departments on campus and currently employs over 450 full-time employees and students combined.

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To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

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