Security Systems Technician

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Special Instructions

Notice to AFSCME Local 888 union members ONLY: To submit an internal bid, an application must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 11/21/2025. Although AFSCME Local 888 members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.

Overview

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Security Systems Technician for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). The position is primarily responsible for the installation and repair of the campus‑wide card access security system.

Responsibilities

- Duties include the installation of security panels, field interface devices, card readers, motion detectors, request to exit devices, door contacts, limit switches, fiberoptic security cabling and all related control wiring.

- Works with the security system software to program additional points, troubleshoot existing alarms, points in trouble and controllers that are offline.

- Detects faulty operation of equipment, reports questionable conditions to supervisor; issues work orders to supervisor as necessary.

- Works with the security system software to develop regular reports to management on the status of campus security systems, including number of points in alarm and/or bypassed. Responsible for minimizing these points and conducts inventory of equipment, materials and supplies.

- Advises management when to reorder stock.

- Responsible for estimating work time, writing up list of appropriate and needed materials, and providing such materials for himself/herself or the group.

- Provides guidance and instruction to craft trainees.

FLSA: Nonexempt

Grade: 20

Compensation

- Minimum Salary: $53,261.12

- Mid Range Salary: $62,773.34

- Maximum Salary: $72,501.05

- Benefits: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

- Competitive retirement benefits including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options

- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)

- Life insurance coverage

- Employee discount programs

Qualifications

- Minimum Education and Experience: High school/vocational school education or equivalent, plus four years of experience performing maintenance and repair work on security access systems, electrical equipment and circuitry.

- Successful completion of an approved training program or a certified apprenticeship program in Security/Access Systems, plus two years experience and proven competency performing complex and varied repair and maintenance of electronic equipment and circuitry including network communication wiring.

- Certifications / Licenses: Valid driver’s license, two years driving experience and successful completion of the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.

- Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Competent in performing complex and varied repair and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment and circuitry including all types of security/access systems and components.

- Competency with Windows-based computer software used to control security access systems and ability to read and comprehend technical manuals, wiring plans and blueprints.

- Knowledgeable in the principles of network communication equipment operation and able to trace faults.

- Able to analyze complex tasks and prioritize work elements, knowledgeable of work safety rules and principles, and detail‑oriented with the ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks.

- Good written and verbal English skills and strong interpersonal skills.

- Must be able to safely and properly lift as much as 40‑50 pounds.

- Preferred Qualifications: Trade school graduate, knowledgeable of computer-based Energy Management and Access Control Systems preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

- Shift hours/Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday.

- Clean driving record required.

Posting Information

Posting Number: 25ST2352

Posting Open Date: 11/13/2025

Required Documents

- Resume/CV

- Cover Letter/Letter of Application

- List of Professional References (contact information)

Optional Documents

- Optional supporting documents.

Supplemental Questions

- * Are you currently a member of AFSCME - Local 888?

- Yes

- No

- * Do you have a high school/vocational school education or equivalent, plus four years of experience performing maintenance and repair work on security access systems, electrical equipment and circuitry?

- Yes

- No

- * Do you have a valid driver’s license with two years driving experience?

- Yes

- No

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non‑discrimination‑statement.

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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