Museum Safety & Security Specialist

Milwaukee Public Museum; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off Package Including:

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer…

Free Museum Membership

Parking Subsidy/Discounted Bus Pass

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

YMCA Workplace Wellness

Free Coffee Fridays

Job summary

The Milwaukee Public Museum seeks a Public Safety Officer to join our security team. This full-time, rotating 40-hour schedule includes primarily first shift with occasional second or third shift coverage to maintain 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities include safeguarding collections, observing for irregularities, documenting reports, patrolling the building, and monitoring cameras while coordinating with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible to work varied schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; CPR/First Aid preferred.
• Strong customer service orientation and calm demeanor under pressure.
• Ability to observe, document, and report clearly and promptly.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard museum collections and protect staff and visitors.
• Observe and document irregularities in reports using all five senses.
• Patrol the 400,000+ square foot building on foot.
• Monitor 200 cameras and support multiple departments via radio.

Skills

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Tools

Access control systems (C-Cure)

DAAT training or de-escalation training

Job description

The Milwaukee Public Museum seeks a Public Safety Officer to join our security team. This full-time, rotating 40-hour schedule includes primarily first shift with occasional second or third shift coverage to maintain 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities include safeguarding collections, observing for irregularities, documenting reports, patrolling the building, and monitoring cameras while coordinating with multiple departments.