Security Technician II

To provide for an effective electronic security system of access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV and to support the Security Services Departments efforts to provide a secure environment of care for Texas Children's Hospital.

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities:
•   Plans, performs, and programs the security system to accommodate new security installations and relocations of access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV systems. 
•   Completes programming, device verification and commissioning of all system controllers as required. Validates complete system functionality and troubleshoots problems with staff and contractors to insure proper operation of the security system. 
•   Interfaces security system with the TCH network through formal contact with IS personnel to insure the two departments are working in concert to achieve network connectivity of the security system. 
•   Interfaces security systems with the TCH Fire System through formal contact with Facilities Operations personnel to ensure the security system is always following governing codes. 
•   Adheres to safety standards, local and national fire, and security codes, with high regard to employee and contractor safety. 
•   Perform security system installations and relocations. 
•   Performs preventive maintenance on security systems equipment such as security panels, card readers, doors, cameras, transmitters, receivers, recorders, and multiplexes. 
•   Provides assistance and guidance to technicians. 
•   Maintains up to date drawings and electronic files of all systems. 
•   Ensures accountability of assigned tools and equipment. Complete inventory to be completed NLT December 1st each year. 
•   Responds to routine and emergency radio traffic. 
 

Skills & Requirements:
•   H.S. Diploma or equivalent required 
•   5 years' experience in installing and maintaining access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV systems Required 
•   Required current safe and clear driving record as defined in the TCH Fleet Safety Policy. 
 

About Texas Children’s

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. 

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. 

 To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

 Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.