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Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 16759
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Salary Range: $46,332 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 11/23/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume is required
- Cover Letter is preferred
Job Summary
The Security Services Customer Support Specialist is responsible for the coordination and oversight of the customer support staff and development and communication of procedures designed to optimize service to the UT San Antonio's community. This role supports campus safety and law enforcement efforts, including physical security, data gathering, incoming calls, and other support efforts.
Core Responsibilities
- Provides supervision of security services customer support tasks, administrative staff, and ensures compliance with best security practices and University policies.
- Serves as central point of coordination for reported access and key issues. May perform initial troubleshooting and assessment; forwards issues as needed to Technicians or Manager as appropriate.
- Follows up with University customers to ensure access issues have been appropriately handled. Works with other Security Services sections to ensure timely resolution of customer concerns, complaints, and suggestions for improvement.
- Oversees the front desk customer service counter, department calls, and oversees customer and contractor sign-in, key and card issuance, and office schedules.
- Maintains customer/security records by obtaining, recording, conducting, and updating key records & key management system information, security system records, inspections, audits, inventories, purchases, construction projects, restricted area tracking, and special projects.
- Participates in new project design reviews and construction for customer support, quality assurance, access control/security planning, and project/record keeping. Serves as the coordination point for events and building/door schedule adjustments and departmental moves, including distributing and tracking new key issuance.
- Attends meetings with university stakeholders, including laboratory safety and other teams, to ensure needs are addressed and met within the purview of the Security Services team.
- Presents information to internal teams regarding Security Services as part of the onboarding team for new hires.
- Assists in the development and review of departmental policies and procedures.
- Processes paper and electronic documents for administrative functions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma, Vocational Training or Apprenticeship in a related field.
- Five (5) years of related work experience.
- A bachelor's degree or higher can substitute for four years of experience.
- This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Security Operations Management
- Security Risk Management
- Policy Design & Development
- Asset Protection Management
- Incident Management
- Threat Monitoring
- Scenario Planning
- Vendor Risk Management
- Security Auditing
Working Conditions
Office Environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary based on the needs of the department.
Physical Demands
Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Customer Support Specialist
Frame your degree as a specialty qualifier
Customer Support Specialist doesn't automatically qualify as a specialty occupation. Pull your O*NET profile and cross-reference your actual job duties against your degree field. Document every task requiring specialized knowledge before your employer drafts the I-129.
Verify worksite LCA coverage before relocating
If your employer asks you to work from a different office or client site, that location needs its own certified LCA. Confirm the specific address is listed before you show up, or your status is at risk for that worksite.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified employer data
Target employers who have already filed H-1B visa petitions for Customer Support roles by searching Migrate Mate. Employers with LCA filing history in this job category have already navigated the specialty occupation argument once, reducing friction on your petition.
Look up prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL prevailing wage for your zip code and experience level before accepting any offer. Your employer must pay at least that amount on the LCA, so knowing it protects you from being underbid.
Prepare a degree-to-duties memo for your offer letter stage
USCIS may issue an RFE questioning whether your role requires a specific degree. Draft a one-page memo mapping each core job duty to coursework or specialized knowledge from your field before your employer files the petition.
Account for the 60-day grace period when switching employers
If your current H-1B job ends, you have a 60-day grace period under USCIS rules to secure a new petition. Start H-1B transfer conversations with prospective employers well before your end date, since the new I-129 must be filed before the grace period closes.
H-1B Visa Customer Support Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Customer Support Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. A specialty occupation requires the position to normally demand at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Employers who frame the role around technical knowledge, communications, linguistics, or behavioral science can make a credible specialty occupation argument. Generic customer service duties without degree-level requirements won't satisfy USCIS. The job description and duties memo are the most important documents in this determination.
How do I find Customer Support Specialist employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Customer Support Specialist jobs at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Focusing on companies that have already petitioned for similar roles means they understand the specialty occupation requirement and have an established process for filing the LCA and I-129 on your behalf.
What does my employer need to file before I can start work on H-1B?
Your employer must first file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and receive certification for each specific worksite. Once the LCA is certified, they file an I-129 petition with USCIS. You can't begin work until USCIS approves the petition, or your start date under cap-gap rules if you're transitioning from F-1 OPT.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Customer Support Specialist role changes significantly?
A material change in job duties, worksite, or salary can require your employer to file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. If your role shifts from degree-level duties to general service tasks, it may no longer qualify as a specialty occupation, which puts your status at risk. Document any title or duties changes in writing with your HR team immediately.
Can I work remotely from a different state on my H-1B as a Customer Support Specialist?
Only if your employer has a certified LCA covering that specific worksite location. Working from a home address in a state not listed on your LCA is a compliance violation even if your employer permits remote work in an employment agreement. Your employer must file a new or amended LCA with DOL listing the remote worksite before you begin working from that location.