Assistant Manager, Security & Safety (Day)

American Museum of Natural History; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,500 - 66,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive benefits package

Job summary

A prominent cultural institution in New York is seeking an Assistant Manager for Security & Safety. This full-time position involves supervising security operations, managing staff schedules, and ensuring the safety of visitors and employees. Candidates must have a high school diploma, valid New York State Security Guard Registration, and be willing to obtain a Fire & Life Safety Director Certification within six months. The salary range is $64,500 to $66,500 annually.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid Security Guard Registration from New York State.
• Must acquire Fire & Life Safety Director Certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily schedules for Security staff.
• Respond to emergencies and ensure safety of visitors and employees.
• Train new employees on security operations.
• Report incidents and safety concerns to management.

Skills

Security operations supervision

Emergency response management

Training and development

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The Security department is seeking a full-time Assistant Manager to play an important role in the leadership of the department, reporting directly to the Watch Manager. This position is responsible for supervising multiple areas of the department’s daytime operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assign daily schedules for Museum Attendant Guards. Monitor and supervise all Security staff assigned to floor and access posts. Respond to all emergencies. Assist senior management in the training and discipline of Museum Attendant Guards.
• Directly supervise all new employees during their three-week on-the-job training period, covering all aspects of Museum security operations.
• Ensure the security and safety of visitors and employees. Check fire safety equipment. Submit reports as required. Check the Museum for any safety concerns and report issues to senior management.
• Ensure all incidents are reported to senior management and recorded in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify and solve security issues. Evaluate performance indicators.
• Perform assigned emergency management and evacuation duties.
• Assume special duty assignments as directed by senior management or the Watch Manager. Review Emergency Evaluation procedures with Museum Attendant Guards.
• Maintain a work schedule determined by the operating needs of the assigned watch, including additional hours related to operational needs such as event coverage.

Salary

The base pay range is $64,500.00/yr - $66,500.00/yr. The expected salary range for the Assistant Manager is $64,500/annual – $66,500/annual. Pay will be determined based on several factors, including skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possess and maintain valid Security Guard Registration from New York State.
• Possess or be willing to acquire within six months of hire date a Fire & Life Safety Director Certification.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to move about the Museum campus.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos, Museums, and Security and Investigations