Security & Alarm Tech

Overview

The University of New Mexico is seeking a skilled Security and Fire Alarms Systems Technician to join our Life Safety team. Reporting to the Alarms Supervisor, this position supports and maintains the University's life safety systems, including fire alarms, intrusion detection, CCTV, and related security systems. The technician will collaborate with Safety and Risk Services, and local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), such as the Fire Marshal, to ensure compliance, reliability, and rapid response. This role requires participation in a 24 / 7 / 365 on-call rotation to provide critical support for emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Strong alarm technology knowledge and hands-on work experience
• Project management and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Customer interfacing with University stakeholders, Health Sciences Center organizations, staff, students, and other agencies
• Estimating and design for new, remodel, and existing buildings for all life safety aspects
• Collaborate with UNM Police on life safety incidents and support their operations
• Disaster recovery support with design, engineering, configuration, and documentation
• Interface with vendors and carriers of telecommunications products, designs, and support as needed
• Research and test all aspects of Life Safety components and systems
• Cherwell and Pinnacle interface, support for IT Alarm trouble tickets, incidents, and projects
• Review budget, invoicing, expenses, tracking of products, use of PCard process and auditability

Note : See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certification / Licensure : State of New Mexico ES-3J Journeyman Low Voltage Special Systems (under 50 volts).

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Information

Applications must include a complete professional work history with dates and hours worked.

Campus Main – Albuquerque, NM; Department IT Networks (320A); Employment Type : Staff; Staff Type : Regular - Full-Time; Term End Date : Status Non-Exempt; Pay : Hourly $21.94 - $29.41; Benefits Eligible. UNM provides medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and educational benefits including tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

ERB Statement : Eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required : Yes

For Best Consideration Date : 9 / 25 / 2025

Eligible for Remote Work : No

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If viewing on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Include Resume / UNMJobs application and Cover Letter. Applications with incomplete packages may not be considered for interview.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for details.

The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University requires all regular staff positions to pass a pre-employment background check, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint screenings, verification of education credentials, and / or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit the UNM policy pages. See the policy definitions for Regular Staff.

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