Access Control Supervisor-Safety and Security

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Safety and Security is seeking an Access Control Supervisor (PHF3) to provide programmatic leadership, regulatory compliance oversight, and operational accountability for access control services across UI Health Care facilities and offsite locations. This position is responsible for supervising Access Control operations, conducting inspections and audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal audit requirements, and serving as the subject‑matter expert for access control systems, policies, and monitoring activities. The role reports to the Manager of Operation and Offsite Liaison and collaborates closely with operational leadership to maintain secure, compliant, and well‑managed access control programs throughout the organization.

Position Responsibilities

Access Control Operations

·         Provide direct oversight of daily Access Control operations including:

o   Badge access approvals

o   Key watcher programming

o   Key control compliance

o   Access audits

o   System troubleshooting

·         Ensure Access Control staff follow departmental policies, procedures, and audit expectations.

·         Serve as the primary technical and operational resource for access control systems.

Regulatory Compliance

·         Conduct inspections, audits, and compliance reviews related to access control and security systems.

·         Maintain documentation supporting Internal Audit, Life Safety, key control, and badge access requirements.

·         Identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.

·         Communicate significant security or compliance issues to leadership and appropriate authorities.

Investigative & Reporting Functions

·         Collect, analyze, and monitor access control and security data.

·         Conduct access audits and prepare reports outlining findings, trends, and corrective actions.

·         Utilize monitoring data to support departmental decision‑making and compliance readiness.

Training

·         Provide training to Access Control staff on:

o   Access control systems

o   Key control procedures

o   Audit and documentation requirements

·         Participate in safety, security, and compliance committees as assigned.

Offsite Clinics

·         Support access control operations at offsite clinics and properties.

·         Conduct security risk assessments at offsite locations.

·         Coordinate badge access, key control, and system updates for offsite facilities.

Additional Responsibilities

·         Provide direct supervision of Access Control staff.

·         Deliver daily oversight, coaching, and performance documentation.

·         Ensure staff compliance with departmental policies and regulatory expectations.

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