Identification Badge Access Control Specialist

Overview: The Identification Badge Access Control Specialist is responsible for managing the issuance, programming, deactivation, and auditing of ID badges and electronic access rights for employees, contractors, and visitors. This role ensures secure and compliant access to facilities in alignment with organizational security policies and regulatory standards. Responsibilities:

1. Issue, modify, and deactivate identification badges and electronic credentials in access control systems.
2. Maintain accurate records for new hires, terminations, and department changes.
3. Troubleshoot badge-related access issues and provide user support.
4. Monitor system alerts and handle emergency lockdowns or overrides as necessary.
5. Coordinate with HR, IT, Facilities, and Security teams to enforce access control protocols.
6. Provide identification badge access reports to security-sensitive area leaders for review and validation.
7. Print and encode physical badges using appropriate printers.
8. Conduct periodic audits of access rights and resolve exceptions.
9. Support visitor management processes, including temporary badges and vendor access control.
10. Follow privacy and security protocols like HIPAA and facility confidentiality standards.
11. Manage the inventory of badge supplies and request replenishments as needed.
12. Performs general clerical duties.

Qualifications:

Certifications: Lenel Certified Associate (LCA) within 1 year and HID Credential Management Training within 6 months,

Work Experience: Security related, Clerical, Customer service

Carle Health Company Overview:

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Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected].

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is $18.26per hour - $29.58per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.