Assistant Director Security Systems - New Haven, United States - Yale University

Description

Position Focus:

The Yale Public Safety Systems team provides security solutions to the Yale University campus. The Assistant Director of Security Systems will offer various consulting and design services related to security systems technologies and building security. Under the direction of the Associate Director, this role will support the Yale population with any facet of electronic and physical security systems.
This includes site surveys, generating reports, selection of equipment, and overseeing installation. You will partner with Yale facilities project managers, architects, general contractors, and department directors or managers that intersect with security. The position will regularly interface with telecom, DNO, ITS, physical plant, and our internal managers within public safety in coordinating projects.
The position will require the ability to work on multiple concurrent projects while ensuring efficiency, accuracy and top-quality work is being delivered to our university partners. You will be a key contributor in designing, documenting, testing/commissioning, and/or bidding on electronic security installation projects. You should understand how to interpret physical security standards, drawings, bill of materials, request for proposals, and submittal requirements provided by the client. The expectations are to be fully engaged with the different stakeholders on your respective projects, maintaining consistent communication and tracking deadlines. Maintain contact and ensure coordination with the end users throughout the process to ensure project is tracked through completion.
Meet with building representatives regarding inquiries to improve electronic and physical security. Assess existing security infrastructure, identify gaps, and recommend solutions. Provide scope of work with estimate for work to be performed. Process orders for booking. Plan, schedule, and supervise contractors for conversions, installations, service and inspection of the physical security systems for the university including access control, video, intrusion alarms, and intercoms. Maintain technical knowledge of current standards and new developments.

Essential Duties

1. Oversees the execution and implementation of detailed project plans in concert with stakeholders. 2. Manages several routine projects simultaneously and ensures that the design, testing, training, documentation and prioritization objectives are met. 3. Assists in refining and re-sequencing during the implementation and execution phases of assigned projects, as needed. 4. Works closely with business analysts, technical professionals, end users and project stake holders during the requirements, solutions design and implementation phases to develop detailed project plans for implementation. 5. Works on risk assessment, communication planning, development of performance metrics, and project entry criteria. 6. Creates detailed project plans including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful project completion. 7. Manages client expectations and provides issue/risk identification and escalation pathways. 8. May supervise the implementation team of cross-functional project and technical resources. 9. Designs, develops, and executes communication systems to ensure effective exchange of information between project stakeholders, senior management, and staff. 10. Resolves complex project issues that involve representatives from multiple organizations. 11. Complies with standard policies and procedures. 12. May supervise and train junior project managers. 13. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and five years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Cover letter required. Ability to review and edit infrastructure construction drawings, details, and specifications. Including submittals and shop drawings, coordinate with architects, contractors, engineers, consultants, and vendors.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Ability to collaborate with internal partners including Facilities and IT to provide guidance through the technology selection process.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentations and presentations. Proficient with MS Office Suite and Google applications.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Evaluate system performance and effectiveness to maintain and minimize equipment malfunctions. Maintain technical knowledge of current standards and new developments.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Works equally well as an individual contributor or a collaborative team member. Maintains a professional and positive attitude in a fast paced and occasionally high-pressure environment. Ability to meet deadlines and honor commitments.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications:

ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) preferred.
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) experience preferred.

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:

Additional Background or Health Screening Requirements

Selected incumbent must have successful completion of a DMV check and a valid driver's license.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.