Museum Safety & Security Officer

MaineGuide; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Colby College is seeking a Reserve Museum Security Officer to protect the museum’s collection, facilities, patrons, students, and staff. The role reports to the Senior Associate Director of Security and offers an hourly pay rate of $18.

The position involves developing security procedures with staff, monitoring patrons, and maintaining logs, inventories, and safety inspections. CPR/First Aid certification is required or obtainable, with EMT experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education a plus.
• Campus security and/or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Must have or obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Advanced First Aid or EMT experience preferred.
• Knowledge of museum security and intrusion/life-safety systems is helpful.
• Neat, clean and professional image.
• Ability to use a two-way radio.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Protect and safeguard the museum collection, facilities, patrons, students, faculty and staff.
• Monitor patrons and ensure adherence to museum protocols and policies.
• Provide information and promote good public relations.
• Maintain logs, security checklists, and inventories daily.
• Provide safety and security inspections monthly or as needed.
• Report security violations and write incident reports as necessary.
• Respond to emergencies with First Aid/CPR as required.
• Monitor CCTV, intrusion, and life-safety systems.

Skills

First Aid/CPR certification

Public safety

Customer service

Two-way radio operation

Interpersonal communication

Independent judgment

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education a plus

Tools

Two-way radio

Microsoft Suite / Google apps

Job description

Colby College is seeking a Reserve Museum Security Officer to protect the museum’s collection, facilities, patrons, students, and staff. The role reports to the Senior Associate Director of Security and offers an hourly pay rate of $18.

The position involves developing security procedures with staff, monitoring patrons, and maintaining logs, inventories, and safety inspections. CPR/First Aid certification is required or obtainable, with EMT experience preferred.