Museum Security & Visitor Safety Lead

Colby College; Benton (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Reserve Museum Security Officer at Colby College Museum will be directly responsible for protecting and safeguarding the museum collection, facilities, patrons, students, faculty and staff. The role reports to the Senior Associate Director of Security and carries an hourly hiring rate of $18.

Responsibilities include monitoring patrons and enforcing museum protocols, providing first response in emergencies with First Aid/CPR, maintaining logs and inventories, and ensuring life safety and

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.
• Must present a neat, clean and professional image.
• Display a quiet and courteous customer friendly attitude at all times.
• Ability to use a two-way radio.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with a high level of motivation.
• Must be able to work independently, exercise judgment and manage projects with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills including experience using Microsoft Suite, Google, email and web applications.
• Valid driver’s license required and must meet College’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with museum staff in developing and implementing museum security procedures.
• Monitor all museum patrons and ensure they adhere to museum protocols and policies.
• Provide informational assistance and promote good public relations.
• Maintain an alertness for suspicious activity.
• Provide first response in emergency situations, administering First Aid and CPR as necessary.
• Work effectively with the public and provide excellent customer service and assistance.
• Monitor museum CCTV, intrusion, and life safety systems.
• Keep logs, security checklists, and art inventories on a daily basis.
• Provide safety and security inspections of all areas of the museum once a month or as needed.
• Report security violations and write incident reports when necessary.
• Provide personal safety and security services for students, faculty, staff and visitors.
• Become thoroughly knowledgeable of the museum facility, CCTV, intrusion, life safety and HVAC/mechanical systems.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Independent work

Two-way radio

Education

High school diploma

First Aid/CPR certification

EMT experience

Post-secondary education a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Web applications

Job description

The Reserve Museum Security Officer at Colby College Museum will be directly responsible for protecting and safeguarding the museum collection, facilities, patrons, students, faculty and staff. The role reports to the Senior Associate Director of Security and carries an hourly hiring rate of $18.

Responsibilities include monitoring patrons and enforcing museum protocols, providing first response in emergencies with First Aid/CPR, maintaining logs and inventories, and ensuring life safety and