Part-Time Security Specialist - 1st Shift

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Free LinkedIn Learning

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is seeking a Part-Time Security Specialist (1st Shift) to help maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors, collections, and facilities across multiple sites in Indiana. You will conduct patrols, monitor systems, and respond to incidents as part of a dedicated security team.

Scheduled shifts include Sunday 9 am–4 pm, Monday 11 am–7 pm, Friday 8 am–4 pm, and Saturday 8 am–4 pm, with potential holidays and occasional additional hours for

Qualifications

• Reliability and punctuality with dependable overnight security coverage.
• Situational awareness and sound judgment for security situations.
• Strong communication and documentation skills for clear reports.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine interior and exterior security patrols.
• Monitor surveillance cameras, access control, intrusion detection, and life-safety systems.
• Respond to alarms, emergencies, and security-related incidents.
• Assist with after-hours contractors and communicate concerns to supervisors.
• Complete Daily Activity Reports and Incident Reports.

Skills

Reliability

Situational awareness

Communication

Documentation

Job description

Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About The Indiana State Museum And Historic Sites

The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS) is a statewide museum system with 12 locations, including a central museum based in Indianapolis. Our mission is to ignite wonder, inspire curiosity, reveal stories and create connections. Our values are Interconnectivity, Integrity, Stewardship, and Transparency. First among our strategic priorities is to engage and serve an expanded and diverse audience through transformative experiences: Collections. Exhibits. Programs.

Role Overview

The Part-Time Security Specialist (1st Shift) is responsible for helping maintain a safe and secure environment for Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites (ISMHS) employees, visitors, collections, exhibits, facilities, and state property during overnight operations. The primary responsibilities include conducting routine interior and exterior security patrols; monitoring surveillance cameras, access control, intrusion detection, fire/life-safety, and other security systems; responding appropriately to alarms, emergencies, suspicious activity, and security-related incidents; securing and monitoring designated areas of the facility; assisting with after-hours contractors and authorized personnel; completing Daily Activity Reports and Incident Reports; and promptly communicating significant security, safety, maintenance, or operational concerns to the Shift Lead and Security Management. The position may also assist with monitoring alarms and security-related activity involving ISMHS historic sites and coordinating with appropriate emergency responders when required by established procedures. This Is a Part-time, 1st Shift Position Within a Security Department That Operates 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, 365 Days a Year. This 1st Shift Position Has a Set Schedule Of The Following Days Sunday - 9 am to 4 pm Monday - 11 am to 7 pm Friday - 8 am to 4 pm Saturday - 8 am to 4 pm

Salary Statement

This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $16.73 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

A Day In The Life

• Regular work hours will primarily consist of daytime/1st-shift assignments.
• Weekend availability may be required as part of the established work schedule.
• The position may be scheduled on state-recognized holidays.
• Availability for museum programs, special events, high-attendance days, and other operational needs may occasionally be required.
• Additional hours may be available or required because of employee call-offs, staffing shortages, special events, emergencies, or other operational circumstances.
• Employees may occasionally be asked to remain beyond their scheduled shift until appropriate relief arrives.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality are essential because Security operations require continuous staffing and adequate coverage.
• Although primarily assigned to 1st shift, temporary schedule adjustments may occasionally be necessary based on departmental operational needs.

What You'll Need For Success

• Reliability and Dependability – Demonstrates consistent attendance, punctuality, professionalism, and the ability to maintain dependable overnight security coverage.
• Situational Awareness and Sound Judgment – Ability to recognize potential security or safety concerns, assess situations appropriately, follow established procedures, and make sound decisions during routine and emergency situations.
• Communication and Documentation – Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, management, contractors, visitors, and emergency responders and prepare clear, accurate, factual, and timely security reports.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana

• Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
• Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs
• 12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years
• 75 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
• Free Parking
• Free LinkedIn Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail]