Collaborate with Security Technology Managers to support
planning, implementation strategies, training initiatives, and
continuous improvement of campus security systems.
Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting, diagnostics,
system optimization, and preventive maintenance planning.
Coordinate and communicate with campus departments and team
members to ensure alignment with security standards, project
expectations, and timelines.
Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews
of security technology installed by vendors and system integrators,
including field verification, documentation review, and acceptance
testing, to ensure compliance with university standards,
specifications, and contractual requirements.
Partner with IT and systems teams to support firmware updates,
system integrations, and overall performance of security technology
infrastructure.
Contribute to system documentation, standards development, and
operational procedures.
Oversee and support lifecycle maintenance and complex
troubleshooting of electronic security systems, applying
independent judgment to resolve issues and recommend long-term
improvements.
Ensure systems are configured and maintained to support
coordinated emergency response capabilities, including lockdown
functionality, real-time monitoring, and integration with dispatch
and emergency communication systems.
Project Planning, Estimating, and Technical Consultation
- Evaluate customer and departmental requests to develop project
scopes, technical recommendations, and preliminary cost
estimates.
- Identify appropriate hardware and materials for new
installations, upgrades, and system enhancements.
- Provide technical consultation and support to project managers,
contractors, and campus partners during construction, renovation,
and retrofit projects.
- Assist with vendor coordination, review of submittals, and
technical input throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure projects incorporate enterprise integration
requirements, emergency response functionality, and long-term
operational sustainability.
Security Technology Program Governance, Standards, and
Strategy
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous
improvement of campus-wide security technology standards, policies,
and protocols.
- Contribute to and maintain policies governing the appropriate
use of security technologies, including emergency activation
protocols (e.g., classroom lockdown systems).
- Partner with Department of Public Safety leadership to align
security technology systems with institutional safety strategies
and emergency response protocols.
Enterprise System Integration
- Ensure integration of access control, video systems, emergency
communication platforms, dispatch systems, and building
infrastructure.
- Ensure interoperability of systems to support coordinated,
real-time emergency response across campus.
- Evaluate integration of new technologies into the existing
security ecosystem.
Operational Readiness, Testing, and Risk Management
- Coordinate and oversee testing and validation of security
systems for emergency scenarios, including lockdown and coordinated
response events.
- Support drills and readiness assessments in partnership with
Department of Public Safety and campus partners.
- Identify risks related to system failure during critical
incidents and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Ensure systems maintain operational readiness during high-risk
or emergency situations.
What You Should Know
This position will work a shift performed during the hours of 10 am
- 8 pm, Wednesday - Saturday. Work will be performed onsite with
the possibility of occasional hybrid work modality, and flexibility
in schedules/work hours is needed to account for staffing gaps and
crisis management.
What We Can Offer
The salary range for this position is $74,400 - $92,000
annually.
Benefits
At the
University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive
benefits package includes medical,
dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition
assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder
offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class
outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through
the
CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be game-changing. Be strategic. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field. Related work experience
can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
- Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience
supporting the planning, implementation, administration, and
maintenance of electronic security systems in a multi-building or
campus environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences and
ability to read, interpret, and apply technical diagrams,
schematics, and system documentation.
- Possession of valid driver’s license.
What You Will Need
- Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build
effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and
external partners.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability
to assess system performance and recommend solutions.
- Knowledge of system integration, lifecycle management, and
emergency response coordination.
- Ability to assess system performance and reliability in
high-risk or emergency scenarios.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Manufacturer or platform certifications (C-CURE, Genetec,
Milestone, Axis, HID).
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
certification.
- Experience working in higher education or a large, complex
institutional environment.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background
and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and
responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by
September 2, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through
CU Boulder Jobs .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.
Essential Services
This position is designated “essential/critical services.” The
incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus
emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or
man-made event) and report to work for regularly assigned shifts
during emergency campus closures.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
