Access Control Technician - Now Hiring

Logo:Posting Number:

STA00958PO25

Job Family:

Information Technology

Job Function:

IT Business Systems Analysis

USC Market Title:

Access Control Administrator

Link to USC Market Title:Job Level:

P1 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title):

Access Control Technician

Campus:

Columbia

Work County:

Richland

College/Division:

Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support

Department:

SAAS Information Technology

State Pay Band:

5

Approved Starting Salary:

$45,133

Advertised Salary Range:

$45,133 - $67,699

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

37.5

Work Schedule:

Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis :

12 months

Job Search Category:

Information Technology

About University of South Carolina:

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement:

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Advertised Job Summary:

Access Control Technician

• Have you worked with advanced access control boards, locking systems, or third-party security devices—and loved it?
• Do you thrive on hands-on work installing, programming, and optimizing cutting-edge access control technology?
• Are you a proactive problem-solver who enjoys leading the way on technical projects?
• Do you enjoy collaborating with clients and crafting security solutions that truly make a difference?

Responsible for the installation, programming, troubleshooting, repair and maintaining all components of electronic and mechanical access and locking systems, security cameras, recorders and network devices. Provides technical coordination and client liaison in the implementation of major and minor re-keying and access security and security surveillance system upgrades. Creates customer security solutions in accordance with existing access control policies and key coding protocols. Provides technical guidance, oversight and leadership to lower level technical staff and contractors.Primary duties include:

• Installs, programs, repairs, and maintains electronic and mechanical locking systems and components.
• Troubleshoots system malfunctions and performs corrective repair on access and locking hardware, software, and related devices.
• Performs diagnostics and repairs on surveillance systems to ensure continuous and reliable operation.
• Assists in system upgrades, enhancements, and integrations with existing infrastructure.
• Provides technical coordination and acts as a liaison with clients during major and minor re-keying, access control upgrades, and security system improvements.
• Serves as on-site technical leader for internal staff, temporary summer personnel, vendors, and contractors.
• Coordinates project schedules, ensures timely project execution, and maintains communication with stakeholders.

Perks

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• 15 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• An engaging and collaborative environment.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

5 years electrical and electronic equipment experience with demonstrated mechanical aptitude. Associates degree in a IT related field from an accredited technical College or University, 2 years or more documented supervisory experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Personnel should have a thorough knowledge of Industry terminology; able to troubleshoot basic network problems. Basic Computer Skills with working in a Microsoft environment. Ability to read blue prints and schematic drawings. Ability to operate hand power tools. Ability to operate fleet vehicle in a safe manner at all times. Provide remote technical support to customer. Ability to communicate and provide excellent customer service.

Job Duty:

Installs, programs, repairs and makes modifications to access control systems

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

35

Job Duty:

Other Duties as assigned.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

5

Job Duty:

Installs programs, repairs and makes modifications on a variety of access control boards and third party security devices.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

45

Job Duty:

Provides on-site technical leadership and oversight for internal staff, small temporary summer staff, vendors and contractors. Assists with product selection and security design for future projects. For in-house projects, provides scope of work, estimates project costs and schedule with direct consultation of department representatives.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

15

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:

No

Hazardous weather category:

Non-Essential

Number of Vacancies:

1

Job Open Date:

12/05/2025

Job Close Date:

01/15/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.



We are only accepting applications submitted by January 15, 2026.

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