Part-Time Security Specialist - 1st Shift

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

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Free Parking

Free LinkedIn Learning

12 paid holidays

Job summary

State of Indiana is seeking a Part-Time Security Specialist (1st Shift) for the Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites in Indianapolis. You will help maintain a safe environment, monitor cameras and access control, and respond to alarms while coordinating with the Security Management team.

The role requires reliability, situational awareness, and strong communication and reporting skills. Schedule includes Sunday to Saturday variations with overnight considerations and holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Reliability and dependability required.
• Situational awareness and sound judgment required.
• Strong communication and documentation skills essential.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine interior and exterior security patrols and monitor surveillance systems.
• Respond appropriately to alarms, emergencies, and security-related incidents.
• Secure designated areas and assist after-hours contractors and authorized personnel.
• Complete Daily Activity Reports and Incident Reports and communicate concerns to Shift Lead.

Skills

Reliability

Situational awareness

Communication

Documentation

Job description

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Part-Time Security Specialist - 1st Shift

Date Posted: Aug 28, 2026

Requisition ID: 483159

Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

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 include overnight/3rd-shift assignments.
• Weekend availability may be required based on the established schedule and operational needs.
• The position may be scheduled on state-recognized holidays.
• Additional hours or overtime may occasionally be available or required because of call-offs, staffing shortages, special events, emergencies, or other operational needs.
• Employees may occasionally be asked to remain beyond their scheduled shift until appropriate relief arrives.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality are essential because Security positions require continuous staffing and coverage.
• The position is not a rotating-shift assignment unless operational needs require a temporary schedule adjustment.

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:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for part-time employees which includes:

• 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

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] .