Security Officer II (Full-time-Overnight)

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami, FL is seeking a Security Officer to protect guests, staff, and exhibits. You will respond to emergencies, monitor access points, and coordinate with security supervisors to maintain a safe environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of security experience, and Florida Class D license plus CPR/First Aid. You will perform daily patrols and incident reports, supporting events as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of security officer experience preferred.
• Associates degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies, disturbances, and threats to life and property.
• Monitor surveillance, access control, and security systems.
• Patrol six floors across multiple buildings and report incidents.
• Provide basic first aid and emergency response when needed.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure adequate security.

Skills

Communication skills

English literacy

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Department: Security

Reports To: Security Manager

Role & Level / Grade: T1/2

Salary: $18.85/HR (includes $1.00 overnight differential for scheduled hours from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; standard rate of $17.85/hour applies outside of these hours)

Schedule

• Days of the week varies

Must be available to work on weekdays, weekends and holidays.

Summary

Responsible for performing protective and enforcement functions to maintain a safe and secure environment for Museum guests, visitors, and employees. Work is performed in all areas of the Museum.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Adhere to the established policies and procedures of the Museum.
• Respond to emergencies, disturbances, undesired conduct, and threats to life and property.
• Respond to assigned calls and initiate necessary reports and/or corrective action.
• Monitor the employee entrance/exit to ensure appropriate property business.
• Answer security telephone and dispatch calls to officers using a two-way radio system.
• Foot Patrol six (6) Floors, three (3) different buildings.
• Monitor surveillance system, fire alarm system, property access control door alarm system, and other systems in the security control room.
• Perform various duties depending on needs for a specific shift, such as opening entrance gates, receive deliveries at loading dock and provide assistance for museum events.
• Consult internally with company personnel and departments to assure adequate security.
• Maintain updated knowledge of Museum Standard Operations Procedures (SOP’s).
• The person filling this role is considered “essential personnel” during emergency conditions such as hurricane recovery.
• Responsible for providing basic first aid and emergency response, ensuring prompt and effective management of minor injuries and health issues. Company-sponsored CPT/AED & First Aid training and certification will be provided every 2 years.
• Perform preventative maintenance on Security equipment.
• Follow instructions given by Supervisor.
• Initiate fire watch when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of two (2) years’ security officer experience required. Military or law enforcement background preferred.
• Associates degrees preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

State of Florida (Class D) Security License Training Certificate/Card. CPR certification and first-aid training.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships with guests, management, and staff.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Knowledge, understanding, and compliance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, chemical labels, and other instructions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires mobility. Requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and kneeling. Ability to climb stairs and ladders at a rapid pace. Ability to grasp, lift, and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a maximum of 50 pounds. Eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to distinguish letters, symbols, and colors. Normal vision and hearing range.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed both indoors and in outdoor settings and in all areas of the Museum. Ability to tolerate varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination, and air quality is required.

Clearance Requirements

• Background clearance
• Drug screening as part of the Drug Free Workplace Program.