Safety and Protective Services Associate
About The Position
The Mariners’ Museum and Park is seeking a Safety and Protective Services Associate to join their team and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment where visitors, employees, collections, and facilities can thrive. The Safety and Protective Services Associates are not only incident responders, they are part of The Mariners’ prevention and risk-reduction program. Success means identifying risks early, taking appropriate action, and helping prevent incidents before they occur. The position brings together security, safety, fire and life-safety inspections, visitor service, and emergency response, providing an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the safety and experience of everyone who visits and works at The Mariners’ Museum and Park. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $17.00 plus a full benefits package. The Mariners’ Museum and Park is open seven days a week, and shifts will include some weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- Strong observational, communication, and customer-service skills.
- Ability to identify, document, and report security and safety concerns.
- Ability to remain calm and follow established procedures during emergencies.
- Ability to complete inspections and written reports accurately.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- The position requires regular walking and standing throughout museum facilities and may include indoor and outdoor assignments.
- Schedules may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
- May be required to perform standby/on-call duties outside of normal operational hours and respond to security, safety, facility, or emergency situations as needed.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must have the ability to obtain various Mariners’ sponsored safety and emergency response certifications.
- Must be able to pass a background check and possess a clear motor vehicle record prior to employment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous security, safety, museum, emergency-response, hospitality, or customer-service experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine patrols and identify security, safety, and fire hazards.
- Perform and document routine fire and life-safety inspections, including fire extinguishers, AEDs, exits, evacuation routes, fire doors, emergency equipment, and potential fire hazards.
- Assist museum departments with the Hazard Communication (HazCom) Program, including supporting chemical labeling, Safety Data Sheet access, and general program compliance.
- Report deficiencies and assist with corrective-action follow-up.
- Protect museum collections, exhibitions, facilities, visitors, and employees.
- Monitor galleries, entrances, restricted areas, CCTV, alarms, and access-control systems as assigned.
- Respond to medical emergencies, fire alarms, safety incidents, suspicious activity, disruptive behavior, and other emergencies.
- Assist with evacuations, emergency drills, and preparedness activities.
- Provide professional visitor assistance while maintaining situational awareness.
- Complete accurate inspection records, incident reports, and other required documentation.
- Participate in required security, safety, fire/life-safety, first aid/AED, and emergency-response training.
- Work collaboratively with other Mariners’ departments to identify and reduce risk.
- May have to perform standby duties.
Benefits
- full benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
