Museum Security Officer (Casual Position, No Benefits)*
Location:
Amherst, MA
Open Date:
Aug 17, 2018
Description:
Part-time, year round casual position, no benefits, $13.00/hr
Amherst College invites applications for the Casual Museum Security Officer position. Amherst College has profoundly transformed its student body in terms of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and nationality, among other areas. Today, nearly one-quarter of Amherst’s students are Pell Grant recipients; 45 percent of our students identify as domestic students of color. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at working in a community that is broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.
The Museum Security Officer ensures a safe and secure environment at the Amherst College Museums (Beneski Museum of Natural History, Mead Art Museum & Russian Cultural Center). Provides exemplary customer services representing the museums and the college. Conducts regular patrols of public areas, staff areas, collections storage, and mechanical spaces, as well as museum exteriors. Ensures the policies, procedures, and mission of the department are adhered to and upheld at all times. The Museum Security Officer takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College’s efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Work Schedule – Due to the nature of the position, evening and weekend work is required. The work schedule may vary during the following times:
- Tuesday through Friday – 8:30 am - 5:15 am
- Tuesday through Thursday – 5:00 pm – 12:15 am (Academic Year only)
- Friday – 4:15 pm – 8:15 pm
- Saturday – Sunday – 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
- Sunday – 5:00 pm – 12:15 am (Academic Year only)
Key Responsibilities
Gallery Patrols
- Assists with ensuring the policies, procedures and fundamentals of the Museum Security Department are upheld. Refers questions to the Museum Security Supervisor as needed.
Facility Patrols
- Staffs regular patrol shifts (non-gallery areas) as a Museum Security Officer.
Special Event Supervision and Setup
- Assists the museums with special event management and monitoring. Ensures occupancy limitations are not exceeded, and ensures all aspects of the event are adhered to (proximity to art work, no food areas, etc.)
- Assists with setup and breakdown of special event items (clearing gallery furniture out of program spaces and moving in special event tables, chairs and other items as needed).
Administrative
- Completes activity logs, documents incidents through detailed reports, conducts email correspondence as needed. Documents items through photography.
Other
- Conducts other functions and purposes as needed by the college and its museums including acting as a Lobby Attendant when needed.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem solving, time management, interpersonal and customer service skills
- Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook, and Excel
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Experience working and learning within diverse teams, and a commitment to effectively serving a diverse student population
- An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check
- Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test
Preferred:
- 6 months of experience in private security, law enforcement, or a related field
- Associate’s Degree (Criminal Justice, Administration, and/ or Emergency Management) and/or an accredited Law Enforcement or Professional Security Officer Certification, additional certifications (CIPS, CPR & First Aid)
Physical and Environmental Demands
- Ability to lift, pull, push and carry up to 35 lbs.
- Repetitive motions including hands, wrists, and fingers
- Frequent walking, sitting, and standing.
- Visual – close concentration
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information (e-mail and/or telephone number) for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled.
ABOUT AMHERST COLLEGE
Amherst College, one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, is located in Amherst, Massachusetts, a town of approximately 35,000 residents in the western part of the state. The college’s community is composed of about 1,800 students from 48 states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and 54 countries around the world, and about 1,000 staff and faculty. The college’s scenic 1,000-acre campus includes a 500-acre wildlife sanctuary and the Book & Plow Farm; three museums: Emily Dickinson Museum, Beneski Museum of Natural History and Mead Art Museum; and multiple educational and cultural venues and resources through the Five College Consortium. The town of Amherst offers an amazing variety of coffee shops, restaurants and entertainment, and a very active outdoor life. Our vibrant campus, diverse community and beautiful surrounding, makes Amherst College and the Town of Amherst the perfect place to work, learn and live!