Security Specialist I (Campus Locksmith)

Job Summary:

The Security Specialist I (Campus Locksmith) plays a critical role in maintaining the safety, security, and accessibility of university facilities. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and rekeying locks, door hardware, key systems, and electronic access control devices across campus buildings. The Security Specialist is also responsible for basic fire alarm system maintenance as well as video surveillance equipment. The Security Specialist supports students, faculty, staff, and visitors by ensuring secure access to classrooms, residence halls, offices, laboratories, and other university facilities.

The Security Specialist I (Campus Locksmith) is responsible for maintaining the integrity, reliability, and security of the institution’s physical access systems. This position performs skilled locksmith work with a primary focus on lock repair and key cutting (60% of duties), while also supporting electronic access control systems, security infrastructure installation, fire safety systems, and emergency response functions.

This role carries a high level of responsibility for safeguarding the campus security system, ensuring proper access control, key accountability, and rapid response to security-related incidents. The position requires participation in after-hours and on-call response for all assigned functional areas.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in locksmithing, facilities maintenance, or related trade

Familiarity with fire safety systems.

Knowledge of mechanical locking systems and key cutting

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive security information

Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with fire safety systems

Experience with installing and maintaining video systems

Job Duties:

• 60% - Lock Repair & Key Cutting - (Essential)
• 15% - Electronic Lock & Access Control Systems - (Essential)
• 10% - Fire Safety & Life Safety Systems - (Essential)
• 5% - Camera Installation & Wiring - (Essential)
• 5% - Emergency Elevator Response - (Essential)
• % - Other Duties as Assigned - (Essential)

Salary and Benefits:

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our Drake Benefits Guide 2026. One of our popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. Tuition Benefits