Security Officer, Part - Time

State of Nevada•Carson City, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Museum and History Division of the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is seeking to fill the part-time Security Officer position at the Nevada State Museum and off-site facilities in Carson City and northern Douglas County. The scheduled hours for this position are Sundays and Mondays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:36 p.m. The Security Officer provides protection for facilities, collections, property, personnel, and the public during business hours, special events, and after hours. Duties include opening and closing facilities, securing buildings and grounds, and performing interior and exterior patrols to ensure all doors, windows, galleries, collections, and staff areas are secure while remaining alert for safety or security risks. The position monitors interior and exterior video surveillance and reports irregularities across all Nevada State Museum properties. Security staff must be able to respond within 60 minutes when contacted after hours by a supervisor. Additional responsibilities include assisting with building evacuations during emergency alarms, collecting visitor fees, providing customer service, and performing data collection during regular hours and special events. The position directs public inquiries and scheduled appointments to the appropriate staff and assists museum staff, volunteers, maintenance, and custodial personnel as needed. Duties may also include working outdoors to perform snow removal and other tasks in adverse weather conditions during and after operating hours. Flexibility for rotating or adjusted shifts is required to support museum events. Security Officers provide security for State buildings and grounds; provide protective services to buildings and occupants; enforce applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies; and apprehend offenders.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience in public contact work which included applying and implementing rules, regulations or established policies OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Ability to read and understand standard rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to apply and enforce agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to speak on a one-to-one basis using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to give directions, answer questions and explain rules.
Ability to interact with people of various backgrounds.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with State and local government personnel.
Ability to maintain composure when dealing with resistant or hostile people.
Ability to observe people and/or events and take appropriate action based on established procedures.
Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
Ability to interact diplomatically with the public.

Nice To Haves

Flexibility for rotating or adjusted shifts is required to support museum events.

Responsibilities

Provides protection for facilities, collections, property, personnel, and the public during business hours, special events, and after hours.
Opens and closes facilities.
Secures buildings and grounds.
Performs interior and exterior patrols to ensure all doors, windows, galleries, collections, and staff areas are secure.
Remains alert for safety or security risks.
Monitors interior and exterior video surveillance and reports irregularities across all Nevada State Museum properties.
Responds within 60 minutes when contacted after hours by a supervisor.
Assists with building evacuations during emergency alarms.
Collects visitor fees.
Provides customer service.
Performs data collection during regular hours and special events.
Directs public inquiries and scheduled appointments to the appropriate staff.
Assists museum staff, volunteers, maintenance, and custodial personnel as needed.
Works outdoors to perform snow removal and other tasks in adverse weather conditions during and after operating hours.
Provides security for State buildings and grounds.
Provides protective services to buildings and occupants.
Enforces applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
Apprehends offenders.
Maintains security of assigned buildings or facilities and surrounding property by conducting visual surveillance through camera monitors or direct observation.
Monitors State property, displays and individuals entering and leaving buildings and takes appropriate action according to department policy.
Patrols buildings and grounds checking windows, locks, doors and security systems for damage or possible breach of security.
Follows established procedures and guidelines when security or safety violations occur.
Monitors physical condition of facilities to include electrical, structural, life safety systems and mechanical systems and reports failures and deficiencies.
Maintains proficiency and certification in the use of firearms and personal defense equipment as required by the department.
Enforces laws, rules, and regulations by verbally warning trespassers or detaining violators.
Interacts with other State and local law enforcement agencies and other personnel to maintain the safety and security of the facilities, property, staff, and general public.
Prepares and maintains security logs.
Completes forms and reports regarding security activity on assigned shift in accordance with departmental policy and procedure.
Assists the public by giving directions, answering questions, explaining rules, referring to appropriate staff or providing necessary forms.
Maintains proper use, control and accountability of keys, electronic access and surveillance equipment, uniforms and identification and/or monies by following established safety and security procedures.
Provides emergency responses or assistance regarding safety and security matters.
Relays emergency communications.
Administers first aid.
Conducts initial investigations and coordinates efforts with local law enforcement agencies.
Completes required forms and reports.
Performs related duties as assigned.