Wellin Museum Safety Officer

Hamilton College; Town of Clinton (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Hamilton College's Wellin Museum seeks a part-time on-call Safety/Guest Services role. The incumbent supports safety, security and guest services during museum hours, with limited annual hours and flexible evenings/weekends.

Requires CPR/First Aid and NYS Security Guard License, with strong observation and communication skills for a public campus environment. The position emphasizes patrols, access control, incident logging, and emergency response duties, including possible CPR and evacuation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a New York State Security Guard License.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for security and protection of museum property, exhibits, classrooms and assets.
• Conduct hourly rounds to ensure visitor and property safety; document issues and advise supervisor.
• Responsible for building security, door security, opening and closing areas and building rounds.
• Performs identification checks and clearance of guests entering the museum.
• Ensures safety of all persons on museum property.
• Maintains records reflecting the physical condition of museum property related to safety and security.
• Responds to emergency calls and may perform CPR or First Aid.
• Acts as an Evacuation Monitor during emergencies.
• Escorts approved visitors through non-public areas and monitors activity in art storage rooms.
• Inspects parcels.
• Maintains a daily log and drafts incident reports as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Observation skills

Oral and written communication

Professional interaction

Report writing

Emergency response

Dissemination of information

Equipment knowledge

Calm under pressure

Reading safety documents

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR and First Aid certification

New York State Security Guard License

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Wellin Museum Safety Manager, this position provides safety, security and guest services in public and non-public areas as assigned during normal museum operating hours. With the exception of federal/state mandated benefits, this position is non-benefited part-time/on-call (total work hours are limited to under 910 per year) and may include evenings and weekends. Whether you are looking for a few hours a week or the flexibility of an on-call schedule, this position offers a unique way to engage with the college community.

Job Description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Wellin Museum Safety Manager, this position provides safety, security and guest services in public and non-public areas as assigned during normal museum operating hours. With the exception of federal/state mandated benefits, this position is non-benefited part-time/on-call (total work hours are limited to under 910 per year) and may include evenings and weekends. Whether you are looking for a few hours a week or the flexibility of an on-call schedule, this position offers a unique way to engage with the college community.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for security and protection of museum property, exhibits, classrooms and assets. (30%)
• Conduct hourly rounds to ensure visitor and property safety. When conducting rounds, checks exhibitions, art storage rooms, mechanical rooms, stairwells, fire exits, fire extinguishers and pull boxes. Documents issues in log book and advises supervisor on duty of any concerns. (15%)
• Responsible for building security, door security, opening and closing of public and non-public areas and building rounds. (10%)
• Performs identification checks and clearance of guests entering the museum. (5%)
• Ensures safety of all persons on museum property. (10%)
• Maintains records reflecting the physical condition of museum property as it applies to safety and security issues. (10%)
• Responsible for response to emergency calls and may perform CPR or First Aid in emergency situations. (2%)
• Acts as an Evacuation Monitor during emergency situations. (2%)
• Escorts approved visitors through non-public areas and may monitor individuals working in art storage rooms. (5%)
• Inspects parcels. (3%)
• Maintains a daily log and drafts incident reports as needed. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned. (3%)

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a New York State Security Guard License

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Exceptional observation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with museum guests and campus constituents
• Ability to observe and report irregularities
• Ability to take appropriate action in emergency situations
• Ability to disseminate information in a courteous manner
• Knowledge of proper use of emergency, communications and security equipment
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to perform basic computer application skills

Physical Demands

Employees in this position are frequently required to:

• Stand/Sit for up to 6 hours per shift, depending on post requirement
• Patrol the floor and Exhibition Gallery
• Conduct hourly building sweeps
• Vocally communicate with employees and members of the public
• Utilize stairways during emergency response situations when elevator disabled.
• Move an individual to safety with the assistance of another officer.
• Assist individual(s) with mobility impairments to safety with assistance of another officer.

The physical demands and work environment described above are representative of those required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. Specific physical requirements will be discussed during the interview process, and reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Compensation Range

$17.50 per hour

EEO Policy

Hamilton College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes a wide array of experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths in these areas.

Benefits

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