University System of Maryland          Job Class Specification TITLE: SECURITY SPECIALIST JOB CODE: N10SFV FLSA: NONEXEMPT JOB TYPE: SYSTEMWIDE EEO6: H40 JOB FAMILY/SERIES: POL IPED-SOC: 33-9032

APPROVED BY: Chancellor Designee: EFFECTIVE DATE: 09/09/2004 James Sansbury, Acting Director of Human Resources

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, protects physical security of staff in a 
secured operation, the secured facility and the classified materials 
and equipment. 

PRIMARY DUTIES

1. Limits access to secured property, secures and monitors entrances and 
exits to building, identifies and provides badges to visitors.


2. Maintains visual surveillance of secured property and uses closed 
circuit TV system.


3. Records all activities and notifies security management of any 
which could be detrimental to staff or property. Completes logs and reports.


4. Insures that all classified or sensitive materials and equipment 
being removed from secured property have appropriate documentation 
and protection.  Conducts thorough security checks of each office 
and area to insure that classified or sensitive materials are properly 
stored and all terminals are logged off. Enforces the "clean desk" 
policy required by the DOD sponsor. Documents all findings and 
actions in an incident report for security management.


5. Provides security for movement of classified materials and 
equipment within the Washington,DC, College Park, MD and Fort 
Meade, MD geographical regions.


6. See below for "Conditions of Employment".


Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of
this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific
duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:  High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE:  Must possess a stable work history with 
progressively responsible experience.  Experience with the 
operation and use of CCTV, computerized alarm and access 
control systems.  Previous experience working in a totally 
secure environment is preferred. 

OTHER:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Ability to follow oral and written instructions, ability to 
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, ability 
to complete basic reports, ability to learn and use laptop, 
desktop, and other specialized computer systems configured 
for security operations, ability to assist emergency response 
teams from supporting police and fire departments, ability to 
operate two-way communications devices, cell phones, and desk 
phones. 

OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional
related experience and formal education in which one has gained the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the
work of the job class may be substituted for the education or
experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college
credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

U.S. Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain a TOP SECRET 
security clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation 
with full scope polygraph. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or 
equivalent driver's license will be required.