Access Control Technician

Position Overview

Position Summary :

Under general direction, the Access Control Technician is responsible for supporting and managing the access control systems across the ENMU-Portales campus. This critical, line-level role reports directly to the Director of the Physical Plant and plays a key part in ensuring the security and accessibility of campus facilities.

The technician will be responsible for the oversight and maintenance of access control hardware, software, and related infrastructure, and will collaborate closely with departments such as the Department of Public Safety, Planning Services, Academic Affairs, and Residence Life to ensure facilities are accessible as needed.

This position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week, typically during regular business hours. However, the technician may be required to work on-call shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, in response to emergencies or other urgent situations.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Operate and monitor computerized access control systems (software) for all proximity card readers under the care and control of the ENMU-Portales campus
• Compile and maintain confidential employee information for access control programs.
• Modify employee and vendor access upon request and as appropriate.
• Issue levels of access to personnel and students as appropriate
• Collaborate with the Department of Public Safety to assure access control procedures are consistent with best practices and the interest of public safety.
• Generate access control reports upon request of administrative officials.
• Support visitor management programs related to access control.
• Process facility locking and unlocking requests from the office of Planning Services.
• Conduct regular spot checks of software usage to identify potential abnormalities in use or access.
• Appropriately address abnormalities related to permissions, use, or access without unnecessary delay to assist with securing facilities.
• Coordinate with system vendors to insure proper repairs and maintenance including troubleshooting problems.
• Provide support, as needed, to Locksmiths.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Maintain records retention requirements as necessary and where pertinent.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements : High School diploma or equivalent certificate

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions :

Essential Functions : [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical demand and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Additional Information

Condition of Employment : Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions : Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application :

Required Documents :

Letter of Interest

Contact information for three references (blind or off list reference checks may be conducted on finalists

Please ensure that you attach all required documents even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU as the committee does not have access to those records.

ENMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115 . New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu .