Safety and Protective Services Associate, Part Time

The Mariners' Museum; Newport News (VA); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Mariners’ Museum in Newport News, VA is seeking a part-time Safety and Protective Services Associate. The role supports a safe, welcoming environment for visitors, staff, and collections, with training provided.

The position requires weekend/holiday availability and an hourly rate of $17.00. Responsibilities include patrols, inspections, emergency response, and documentation; background checks and a valid driving record are required.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in security, safety, museum, emergency-response, hospitality, or customer service is a plus; training provided.
• Must be able to obtain Mariners’ sponsored safety and emergency response certifications.
• Must pass a background check and maintain a clear motor vehicle record.
• Schedules include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Aufgaben

• Conduct routine patrols to identify safety, security, and fire hazards.
• Perform and document routine fire and life-safety inspections (extinguishers, AEDs, exits, routes, doors).
• Assist with Hazard Communication program and safety compliance.
• Report deficiencies and assist with corrective actions.
• Protect museum collections, exhibitions, facilities, visitors, and employees.
• Monitor galleries, entrances, CCTV, alarms, and access-control systems.
• Respond to medical emergencies, alarms, safety incidents, and disturbances.
• Assist with evacuations, drills, and preparedness activities.
• Provide professional visitor assistance while maintaining situational awareness.
• Complete inspection records and incident reports.
• Participate in required safety and emergency-response training.
• Work with other departments to reduce risk; standby duties may be required.

Kenntnisse

Observational skills

Communication skills

Customer-service skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Description

The Mariners’ Museum and Park is a nationally recognized maritime museum and 550-acre public park connecting people to the world’s waters and our shared maritime heritage. Through our extensive collections, research, and community-focused programs, we create opportunities for people to explore, learn, and connect with the stories that, ultimately, connect us to each other. Our Museum and Park welcome thousands of visitors each year, making a safe, secure, and welcoming environment essential to everything we do.

The Mariners’ Museum and Park is seeking a part-time Safety and Protective Services Associate to join our team and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment where our visitors, employees, collections, and facilities can thrive. The Safety and Protective Services Associates are not only incident responders, they are part of The Mariners’ prevention and risk-reduction program. Success means identifying risks early, taking appropriate action, and helping prevent incidents before they occur. The position brings together security, safety, fire and life-safety inspections, visitor service, and emergency response, providing an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the safety and experience of everyone who visits and works at The Mariners’ Museum and Park.

This position is especially well suited for college students, retired or transitioning fire and EMS professionals, veterans, and others interested in public safety and community service. Training is provided, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are eager to learn and contribute!

This is a part-time, non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $17.00. The Mariners’ Museum and Park is open seven days a week, and shifts will include weekends and holidays.

Duties:

• Conduct routine patrols and identify security, safety, and fire hazards.
• Perform and document routine fire and life-safety inspections, including fire extinguishers, AEDs, exits, evacuation routes, fire doors, emergency equipment, and potential fire hazards.
• Assist museum departments with the Hazard Communication (HazCom) Program, including supporting chemical labeling, Safety Data Sheet access, and general program compliance.
• Report deficiencies and assist with corrective-action follow-up.
• Protect museum collections, exhibitions, facilities, visitors, and employees.
• Monitor galleries, entrances, restricted areas, CCTV, alarms, and access-control systems as assigned.
• Respond to medical emergencies, fire alarms, safety incidents, suspicious activity, disruptive behavior, and other emergencies.
• Assist with evacuations, emergency drills, and preparedness activities.
• Provide professional visitor assistance while maintaining situational awareness.
• Complete accurate inspection records, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Participate in required security, safety, fire/life-safety, first aid/AED, and emergency-response training.
• Work collaboratively with other Mariners’ departments to identify and reduce risk.
• May have to perform standby duties.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong observational, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to identify, document, and report security and safety concerns.
• Ability to remain calm and follow established procedures during emergencies.
• Ability to complete inspections and written reports accurately.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The position requires regular walking and standing throughout museum facilities and may include indoor and outdoor assignments. Schedules may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• May be required to perform standby/on-call duties outside of normal operational hours and respond to security, safety, facility, or emergency situations as needed.

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous security, safety, museum, emergency-response, hospitality, or customer-service experience is a plus; however, training will be provided to help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to be successful.
• Must have the ability to obtain various Mariners’ sponsored safety and emergency response certifications.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to pass a background check and possess a clear motor vehicle record prior to employment.