Reserve Museum Security Officer

Colby College•Colby, KS

About The Position

The Reserve Museum Security Officer is responsible for protecting and safeguarding the museum collection, facilities, patrons, students, faculty, and staff. The officer reports to the Senior Associate Director of Security and works closely with museum staff to develop and implement security procedures. The role monitors museum patrons and security systems, assists visitors, responds to emergencies, maintains records and inventories, conducts inspections, reports violations, and provides personal safety and security services. The hiring rate is $18 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must have or obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
Must present a neat, clean, and professional image.
Must maintain a quiet, courteous, customer-friendly attitude.
Ability to use a two-way radio.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with a high level of motivation.
Ability to work independently, exercise judgment, manage projects with minimal supervision, and adjust as new projects are assigned.
Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Suite, Google, email, and web applications.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet the College's Fleet Safety Policy requirements.
Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality and respect privacy.
Ability to meet highly inflexible deadlines and complete sudden, urgent tasks.
Ability to interact professionally and diplomatically with people expressing strong emotions.
Ability to move around office space, hallways, meeting rooms, and other campus facilities.
Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods, including keyboard or mouse use and viewing a monitor.
Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to shift focus quickly due to interruptions and mentally track multiple projects and tasks.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education.
Campus security and/or law enforcement experience.
Advanced First Aid or Emergency Medical Technician experience.
Knowledge of museum security and intrusion/life safety systems.

Responsibilities

Work with museum staff to develop and implement museum security procedures.
Monitor museum patrons and ensure they follow museum protocols and policies.
Provide informational assistance and promote good public relations.
Remain alert for suspicious activity.
Provide first response in emergencies and administer First Aid and CPR as necessary.
Provide effective customer service and assistance to the public.
Monitor museum CCTV, intrusion, and life safety systems.
Maintain daily logs, security checklists, and art inventories.
Conduct safety and security inspections of all museum areas monthly or as needed.
Report security violations and write incident reports when necessary.
Provide personal safety and security services for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Become thoroughly knowledgeable about the museum facility and its CCTV, intrusion, life safety, and HVAC/mechanical systems.