Night Security Officer, Security Command Center

The Nelson Gallery Foundation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art seeks a Night Security Officer to ensure the safety and security of the museum during night shifts. Responsibilities include monitoring premises, responding to alarms, and assisting employees after hours. Ideal candidates will demonstrate integrity, attention to detail, and strong communication skills, contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for the community.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Able to interact with the general public and museum staff in a polite manner.
• Able to walk the complete building and stand and climb stairs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activity on museum grounds during night shifts.
• Patrol the entire museum, checking offices and alarms.
• Respond to alarms and notify emergency services as required.

Skills

Integrity

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Service Focus

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Where the power of Art engages the spirit of community.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art invites all people to explore the art in its care, and through its vast collections, the depths and complexities of human experiences.

We strive to create a sense of belonging, where staff and volunteers can do meaningful work connecting people to art. We create an informed, invested group of staff and volunteers through shared values and open, direct and respectful communication. We embrace IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access and Sustainability) in every aspect of our ideals and aspirations, as we believe these values to be paramount to success. Each staff member and volunteer embodies the institution's commitments and agrees to exhibit behaviors that align with them. We hold one another to these expectations so that, together, we may know, own, energize and sustain our culture and the institution for generations to come.

Night Security Officer, Security Command Center

JOB PURPOSE : The primary function of this position is to monitor activity on the grounds of the museum during the night shifts and to control persons entering and leaving the Business Entrance.

SCHEDULE : Thursday 4p - 2a

Friday 4p - 2a

Saturday 4p - 2a

Sunday 4p - 2a

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate security control equipment in the Security Command Center
• Answer the phone and transfer calls when necessary
• Patrol the entire museum (including stairs and ladders), checking offices, equipment and alarms; respond to alarms, notify emergency services as required
• Escort employees who request assistance to their cars after dark
• Act as primary point of contact for HVAC monitoring
• Monitor security systems

CORE CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Education /

Experience

• High School diploma or GED required with demonstrated reading and writing proficiency in English; standard computer skills also required.
• A current valid Driver's License.
• Able to interact with the general public and museum staff and follow directions in a polite and courteous manner
• Maintain confidentiality of museum information
• Able to walk the complete building and stand and climb stairs and ladders when making rounds
• Able to respond quickly and correctly to all emergencies, to work independently, and exercise sound judgment.
• Able to obtain a city license

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience as a Night-Watch person or Central Station Operator preferred
• Training in CPR and first aid a plus
• Integrity : Demonstrating honesty and a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values.
• Accountability : Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member. Helps and supports fellow employees in their work to contribute to overall organization success.
• Attention to Detail : Ensures information is complete and accurate; follows up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled. Follows process steps as outlined in standard operating procedures.
• Service Focus : Highly responsive and resourceful; strong propensity to provide excellent service and support internally and externally with a professional and approachable manner.
• Communication Skills : Ability to interact professionally with all levels of internal staff and with external stakeholders. Strong interpersonal communication skills; diplomatic and collaborative work style.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Salary Grade

Grade 2 : $16.24 per hour

FLSA Classification

Non-Exempt

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the officer is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The officer must occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color visions, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Must also be physically capable of traveling and operating a motor vehicle.

0 - 15% of Travel Required

Non-Discrimination

The Nelson-Atkins is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art conducts pre-employment background checks as part of our selection process.

Salary information is a general guideline only. The Museum considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.