Museum Security & Safety Officer

Colby College; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Colby College seeks a Reserve Museum Security Officer to protect the museum collection, facilities, patrons, students, faculty and staff. The officer will report to the Senior Associate Director of Security and earn $18 per hour.

Primary duties include developing security procedures, monitoring patrons, providing first response in emergencies, maintaining records, and ensuring safety across all museum areas. A high school diploma and CPR/First Aid certification are required.

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/EMT experience preferred.
• Knowledge of museum security and life-safety systems is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement museum security procedures with staff.
• Monitor patrons and ensure adherence to museum protocols.
• Provide information and maintain public relations.
• Maintain logs, checklists, and inventories daily.
• Report security incidents and write incident reports when necessary.
• Provide safety and security for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Become knowledgeable of museum facilities and systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

First Aid/CPR

Two-way radio operation

Microsoft Suite / Google Suite

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Email and web apps

Job description

Colby College seeks a Reserve Museum Security Officer to protect the museum collection, facilities, patrons, students, faculty and staff. The officer will report to the Senior Associate Director of Security and earn $18 per hour.

Primary duties include developing security procedures, monitoring patrons, providing first response in emergencies, maintaining records, and ensuring safety across all museum areas. A high school diploma and CPR/First Aid certification are required.