Security Guard (HR Title: Security Officer)

Southern Methodist University•Dallas, TX

63d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

This role is an on-campus, in-person position. The Meadows Museum, SMU, home to the most comprehensive collection of Spanish art outside of Spain, is seeking a Security Officer. This position reports to the Security Supervisor and provides security, safety and guest services in public and non-public areas of the museum as assigned. Under the direction of the Security Supervisor, it will be the responsibility of the Security Officer to safeguard the Meadows Museum and its collection, staff and visitors against damage and loss, following best museum practices. In addition, the Security Officer will monitor the surveillance systems of the Museum. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of security experience for an equivalent sized institution, campus, or agency. This position is required to work weekdays, weekends, and evening hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience of security for an equivalent sized institution, campus, or agency is required.
Candidate must demonstrate the ability to exercise alertness and judgment to detect danger or injury, work independently and in accordance with established procedures. Must also demonstrate the ability to deal effectively with possible vandals and trespassers, follow instructions and stand/walk for several hours during each shift.
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Candidate must be fluent in all Office 365 applications and industry-related operating systems.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree is preferred.
Security Officer training preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for security and protection of museum property, exhibits, classrooms and assets. Responsible for building security, door security, opening and closing of public and non-public areas and building rounds. Ensures safety of all persons on museum property, including staff and visitors.
Conduct hourly rounds to ensure visitor safety. While on rounds, checks exhibitions and art storage rooms and reports problems to the Security Supervisor. Also checks stairwells, fire exits, fire extinguishers and pull boxes and mechanical rooms.
Performs identification checks and clearance of guests entering the museum.
Escorts approved visitors through non-public areas and may monitor individuals working in art storage rooms.
Maintains records reflecting the physical condition of museum property as it applies to safety and security issues.
Responsible for response to emergency calls and may perform CPR or First Aid in emergency situations. Acts as an Evacuation Monitor during emergency situations.
Maintains a daily log and write incident reports.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

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