Part-Time Public Safety Officer

Milwaukee Public Museum, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Free Membership

Shop Discounts

Parking Subsidy

Job summary

Milwaukee Public Museum is seeking two part-time Public Safety Officers to safeguard exhibits and ensure the safety of staff and visitors in a 400,000+ square foot facility.

Officers will monitor 200 cameras, patrol on foot, and report observations. Flexible schedules including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays are required; strong customer service, calmness under pressure, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• 1 year security experience preferred.
• DAAT or de-escalation training preferred.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification preferred.
• Experience with access control systems like C-Cure a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard museum collections and ensure the well-being of employees and visitors.
• Use senses to observe irregularities and document them in written reports.
• Patrol the building on foot.
• Monitor cameras and coordinate with multiple departments via radio.

Skills

Customer service

Observation

Report writing

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access Control systems (C-Cure)

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Milwaukee Public Museum - Milwaukee, WI 53233, Milwaukee Public Museum is looking for two (2) Part-Time Public Safety Officer to work rotating shifts. The Museum requires the Security Department to be manned on a 24 hour, 365 days per year basis.

In this role you will:

• Safeguard museum collections and ensure the well-being of museum employees and visitors.
• Use all 5 senses to make observations of irregularities and document them in written reports.
• Patrol, on foot, the over 400,000 square foot building.
• Monitor 200 cameras in the dispatch office and serve as a resource for multiple departments via radio communication.

You will be successful in this position if:

• You can be flexible and are able to work a varied schedule, which include working days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• You are personable and customer service oriented.
• You can remain calm in stressful situations.
• You are detail oriented and observant of your surroundings.
• You can independently problem solve and make logical decisions.
• You appreciate communicating with people of varying backgrounds.
• You enjoy working in a team-oriented environment.
• You are highly dependable and punctual.
• You are able to write clear and accurate reports.
• You have a high school diploma or equivalent education.

Qualifications that are preferred, but not required:

• 1 year previous security experience.
• Prior DAAT training or similar de-escalation and self-defense training.
• CPR, AED, and/or First Aid certification.
• Prior experience with Access Control systems like C-Cure or similar systems.

Benefits:

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off package
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Free Museum Membership
• Museum Shop, Food & Beverage Discounts
• Parking Subsidy/Discounted Bus Pass

The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM): The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) is a natural and human history museum located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The museum is among the oldest in the United States, with a history dating back to the 1850’s. We offer great career opportunities for people with all levels of training, experience, and education. We are a composition of diverse and talented staff working together as a team to offer our visitors the best possible immersive experience in learning and enjoyment.

A career with the Milwaukee Public Museum allows you to connect your skills and abilities in a rewarding position with a non-profit organization doing good work in our community. MPM provides an unlimited opportunity to gain knowledge about our world, as you connect with visitors, donors, innovative staff members, curious students, interns and volunteers in your day-to-day-work.

The Milwaukee Public Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.