Security Supervisor - 2nd Shift | Museum Security Lead

TAFT MUSEUM OF ART; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Insurance

401(k)

Dental Care

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Aflac

Discretionary Time Off (DTO) effective

free downtown parking

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

museum membership

other special discounts

Job summary

The Taft Museum of Art seeks a Security Supervisor to lead daily security operations and support a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for guests, staff, volunteers, contractors, vendors, collections, exhibitions, and facilities. Reporting to the Manager of Security, this role provides direct leadership and accountability for Security Associates on assigned shifts.

The position emphasizes service, strategy, and support, ensuring compliance with museum policies and security standards while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or National Career Readiness Certificate required; Bachelor's degree welcomed.
• Minimum two (2) years of supervisory, leadership, or team lead experience.
• Experience in a museum, zoo, aquarium, library, or other cultural property security environment preferred.
• Experience leading, training, and developing team members preferred.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience with CCTV, access control systems, alarm monitoring, and related security technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop Security Associates.
• Conduct shift briefings and communicate daily assignments, priorities, and operational updates.
• Monitor employee performance and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management activities.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and guest-focused work environment.
• Model professionalism, accountability, and teamwork in all interactions.
• Oversee daily security operations and maintain appropriate staffing coverage.
• Supervise opening and closing procedures.
• Monitor CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and fire alarm systems.
• Conduct routine inspections of museum facilities and grounds.
• Ensure proper key, credential, and access-control procedures are followed.
• Support museum programs, special events, and after-hours activities.
• Respond to security, safety, medical, and facility emergencies.
• Coordinate emergency response activities until relieved by management or emergency responders.
• Conduct preliminary investigations of incidents, accidents, thefts, policy violations, and other security-related matters.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of incident reports and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Decision making under pressure

Emergency response coordination

Education

High School

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Alarm monitoring

MS 365

Job description

The Taft Museum of Art seeks a Security Supervisor to lead daily security operations and support a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for guests, staff, volunteers, contractors, vendors, collections, exhibitions, and facilities. Reporting to the Manager of Security, this role provides direct leadership and accountability for Security Associates on assigned shifts.

The position emphasizes service, strategy, and support, ensuring compliance with museum policies and security standards while