Safety and Security Manager

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina State Museum seeks a Safety and Security Manager to safeguard visitors, staff, collections, and facilities while guiding comprehensive safety strategies and procedures. You will balance risk management with accessibility and public engagement, coordinating with leadership and external agencies.

Responsibilities include managing patrols, CCTV, alarms, drills, and incident reporting; ensuring OSHA/ADA compliance; and supporting security for events and exhibits.

Qualifications

• Must have at least three years of experience in law enforcement, including two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Familiarity with OSHA, ADA, FERPA, Workers Compensation and related regulations.
• Proficient with security systems, CCTV, access control, burglar alarms, fire alarms, and emergency notification systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily security functions, including patrols, surveillance, and incident response; manage security personnel hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate with IT and facilities teams to ensure security systems are up-to-date and functioning; conduct regular audits and upgrades as needed.
• Lead emergency drills and develop response plans for fires, disasters, theft, and other threats; ensure safe environment for staff and visitors.
• Work with external agencies including police, fire departments, and state security entities; ensure coverage for all museum hours and events.
• Consult with Exhibits and Collections teams to safeguard collections during movement and exhibits handling.

Skills

Security management

Staff supervision

Emergency response

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Two-year college degree

SC Law Enforcement Certification

Job description

The South Carolina State Museum is a premier cultural institution dedicated to showcasing the rich history, natural history, art, and science of South Carolina. This is an exciting moment for the South Carolina State Museum as it embarks on its Reimagine the Experience campaign to revolutionize the museum experience for our visitors and expand our impact state-wide. This collaborative campaign will allow the museum to share more of its extensive collection of over1.1 million objects and specimens and renew over 150,000 square feet with updated permanent exhibitions and immersive multimedia experiences which highlight fascinating stories and people throughout South Carolina’s history.

Through these revitalized spaces, the museum will offer our guests the opportunity to connect with each other and the many communities that call our state home.

Come be a part of our team “reimagining” what the South Carolina State Museum can be for our next generation of visitors, students, and scholars.

Job Overview

The Safety and Security Manager ensures the protection of the museum's visitor, staff, collections, and facilities by overseeing comprehensive safety and security strategies, balance risk management with the museum's mission of accessibility and public engagement. Additional responsibilities include:

• Oversee daily security functions, including patrols, surveillance, and incident response and provides ongoing feedback; manage security personnel: hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations; ensure coverage for all museum hours, special events, and after-hours activities; work closely with museum leadership, facilities teams, and external agencies to ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors; supplements security officer positions as required to maintain an appropriate level of security for the museum and routinely tours the facility.
• Maintain and monitor security systems such as CCTV, access control, burglar alarms, fire alarms, and emergency notification systems; coordinate with IT and facilities teams to ensure systems are up-to-date and functioning properly; conduct regular audits of security infrastructure and recommend upgrades as needed; implement emergency response plans for fire, natural disasters, theft, and other threats; lead drills for staff on evacuation procedures and crisis response.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ADA, FERPA, Workers Compensation and other regulations; document incidents and maintain detailed logs and reports for internal and external review; educate staff and volunteers on safety protocols and visitor interaction best practices; work with external agencies including police, fire departments, State Law Enforcement Division, and security vendors.
• Consult with Exhibits and Collections team to ensure security needs for collections and exhibits moving in and out of the building; supervise building maintenance as it relates to safety and security; identify and mitigate physical risks, such as trip hazards or faulty lighting; oversee third-party service providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Certification by the SC Law enfor4ecement training Council in accordance with state law (23-23-40
• At least two-year college degree in a related field
• At least three years of experience in law enforcement, including two years in a supervisory capacity
• Managerial, supervisory experience and skills in the protective services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Considerable knowledge of dealing with situations and hazards that could affect the museum.
• Knowledge of the theory, practices, and techniques of safety, security, and fire protection
• Proficient computer skills, administrative activities, to include record keeping and reporting.
• Physically able to access all parts of the museum building and property.
• Must be sighted and able to hear and communicate on two-way radios.
• Must have a driver's license.

Familiar with museum's operating philosophy.