Physical Security Technician II

University of Louisville • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The position of Physical Security Technician II will provides technical and administrative support for systems, programs, projects, and processes relating to physical security, access control, and life safety systems. This position will support the Belknap, Health Sciences, and Shelbyhurst campuses. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for managing the university’s daily card-access operations, including processing access requests, maintaining accurate permissions, troubleshooting access-related issues, and supporting end users across campus. This role ensures that all access control activities align with established security policies and departmental standards. In addition to operational duties, this position develops, implements, and maintains the university’s security audit testing program, conducting regular reviews of access levels, system configurations, and compliance requirements. The position plays a key role in identifying vulnerabilities, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions to strengthen campus security and support continuous improvement of the overall physical security program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and (2) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to serve in on-call capacity to resolve system issues that impact operational readiness

Nice To Haves

• Strong project management skills
• Strong computer skills
• Physical access administration experience
• Knowledge of physical access control systems and video surveillance systems
• Familiar with using Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Valid Driver’s license
• Excellent Communication skills

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the university’s daily card-access operations, including processing access requests, maintaining accurate permissions, troubleshooting access-related issues, and supporting end users across campus.
• This role ensures that all access control activities align with established security policies and departmental standards.
• develops, implements, and maintains the university’s security audit testing program, conducting regular reviews of access levels, system configurations, and compliance requirements.
• plays a key role in identifying vulnerabilities, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions to strengthen campus security and support continuous improvement of the overall physical security program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees