Security Supervisor

The New York Historical; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Employee discounts

Free museum admission

Job summary

The New York Historical seeks a Security Supervisor to oversee day-to-day and long-term security operations, ensuring a safe environment for visitors, staff, and collections. You will supervise personnel, patrol the museum, investigate incidents, and assist in emergency responses in the Director’s absence.

Responsibilities include coordinating security for events, supervising guards, monitoring CCTV and access systems, and leading fire safety and evacuation efforts in line with NYC Fire

Qualifications

• Current New York State Security Guard License required.
• Three years of security experience at a large public facility, with at least one year in a lead or supervisory role.
• CPR and First Aid certification up to date.
• Knowledge of CCTV and electronic security systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and supervise security personnel.
• Coordinate security needs for museum events and activities.
• Supervise contract guards.
• Conduct regular security inspections with the Director of Security.
• Prepare reports on incidents and security issues for the Director.

Education

New York State Security Guard License

CPR & First Aid Certification

Tools

MS Office

CCTV systems

Electronic security systems

Job description

New York’s first museum, The New York Historical is a leading cultural institution documenting over 400 years of American history through a peerless collection of art, documents, and artifacts. Our offerings span groundbreaking exhibitions; acclaimed educational programs for teachers and students nationwide; and thought-provoking conversations among leading scholars, journalists, and thinkers about the past, present, and future of the American experiment. The New York Historical is a museum of museums and a collection of collections. We are home to the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, the Center for Women’s History, the Reiss Family Graduate Institute for Constitutional History, the Dorothy Tapper Goldman Center for Teaching Democracy, the DiMenna Children’s History Museum, and the future American LGBTQ+ Museum. We elevate the perspectives and scholarship that define the United States’ democratic heritage and challenge us all to shape our ongoing history for the better.

JOB SUMMARY

The Security Supervisor will assist in the day-to-day and long-term operations of the Museum. To ensure a safe environment for visitors, staff, and Museum collections and property: supervise security personnel; patrol the Museum; participate in incident investigations; respond to emergency situations; prepare and submit reports to the Director. The Security Supervisor is responsible for the Security function when the Director is off-site.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Plan, schedule, assign, and monitor New York Historical security personnel;
• Assist in coordinating security needs for museum events and activities;
• Supervise contract guards;
• Work with the Director to conduct and monitor regular security and safety inspections;
• Complete reports and maintain files related to security and safety issues and problems and take appropriate action to correct problems;
• Work with Director of Security to respond to, investigate and file reports on incidents that occur on New York Historical property;
• Manage security function during after-hours events;
• Monitor building security systems including Closed Circuit TV, digital recording systems and electronic card access systems;
• Oversee fire warden teams and building evacuation personnel in accordance with NYC Fire Department rules and regulations;
• Perform miscellaneous assignments as assigned by the Director of Security.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current New York StateSecurityGuard License from the New York State Department of State;
• Three years of experience in providing security at a large public access facility, including one year in a lead or supervisory capacity;
• Current certification for CPR and First Aid;
• Knowledge of electronic security & CCTV systems;
• Working knowledge of basic office software programs (MS Office);
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, problem-solving abilities and strong leadership qualities;
• Qualification as a Fire Safety Director and Emergency Evacuation Supervisor preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee with or without accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Candidate must possess visual acuity and good hearing, and must be able to stand on post for long periods of time. Walking, bending, and lifting moderate weights is also required for this position.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary: $28.00/hour

The New York Historical provides a generous benefits package for eligible employees to support their health and wellbeing, which includes:

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal days, and holidays observed by the Museum;
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance;
• Short and long-term disability coverage options;
• 403(b) retirement plan with eligibility for employer contributions following one year of full-time service;
• Flexible spending accounts for health-related expenses, dependent care, and parking and transit expenses;
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their families;
• 20% discount at the NYHistory Store, Café Clara and Clara restaurant, located within the Museum;
• Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions across the city.

The New York Historical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.