Resource Protection Officer

MISSOURI HISTORICAL SOCIETY•St. Louis, MO

6d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Protection Officer is primarily responsible for providing a professional visual presence to preserve a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors, exhibitions and collections in all Missouri Historical Society properties. He/she will be a dedicated professional that is able to assist in the deterrence of criminal activity according to the Missouri Historical Society’s policy and that of the St. Louis County and City Private Security Unit.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must possess or be able to obtain a Metropolitan Security Officer's License through the Saint Louis County Policy Department's Private Security Unit
Experience with DNA building security and Milestone surveillance systems software
Must be able to engage the staff and visitors in a polite and professional manner at all times and present self as an Ambassador for MHS
Required to stand and walk for long periods of time
Ability to observe, confront and report security situations which may pose a hazard or cause a loss to MHS

Nice To Haves

Some secondary education in law enforcement or security-related field in a non-profit organization a plus.

Responsibilities

As an essential staff member, required to work scheduled shift at all times, in all conditions.
Willing to work overtime when needed and as scheduled.
Provides professional and excellent customer service to staff and visitors via phone or in-person.
Conduct continuous foot patrols, randomly, of the interior and exterior grounds of Missouri Historical Society properties during assigned shift.
Provides escorts to staff when requested or as needed.
Conducts Exhibition Gallery inspections prior to museum’s operating hours and after closing.
Responds to emergency calls for assistance for staff and/or visitors and provide first aid as needed.
Cooperates with police, fire and other authorities in problems affecting MHS properties.
Responsible for maintaining records of daily activities and preparing complete and accurate reports of unusual occurrences, electronically and in writing.
Monitors building access of staff, contractors, visitors and all other persons entering MHS facilities during assigned shift.
Other duties as assigned.