SECURITY OFFICER

Reports to:Director of Building Maintenance and Security

Employment Status:Part-Time

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate Range:$17.00 to $20.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide a safe and secure environment for all Museum visitors, volunteers, and staff.
  • Safeguard works of art.
  • Handle all visitor inquiries and complaints courteously and competently.
  • Complete required written reporting on visitor theft, injury, and lost property.
  • Provide the Museum’s Human Resources Department with proper written reports for Workers’ Compensation employee injuries.
  • Monitor all security equipment and systems.
  • Make regular patrols of the interior and exterior of the Museum.
  • Respond to and handle all disasters and emergencies of every kind including evacuations, according to the Museum’s Disaster Preparedness Plan.
  • Stay vigilant for irregularities such as fire hazards and signs of intrusion.
  • Perform CPR and/or first aid when needed.
  • Attend/complete all safety training (in person and/or online).
  • Comply with law enforcement, fire and other authorities in problems affecting the Museum.
  • Provide security for all Museum events.
  • Other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma, GED or security job related work experience.
  • Military, law enforcement or other additional training.
  • Must have a valid California Guard Card.
  • Excellent public relations skills.
  • Good written, verbal, communication and other interpersonal skills.
  • Strong patience skills.
  • Available to work days, weekends and whenever needed.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in a variety of situations.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Proficient in reading, speaking, and writing English.
  • Excellent problem solving, time management and organizational skills.
  • Attention to detail is essential.
  • Skilled in the operation of public space surveillance (CCTV) and access control systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations.

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time, run/move quickly in case of disaster and/or emergencies, squat, bend, kneel, and twist, see, and read/write legibly, frequently going up and down stairs several times per day, and have a great sense of smell.
  • Able to sit, walk, use hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment, hear, speak and listen, both over the phone and in person.
  • Reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance.
  • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 75-100 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Apply

Please submit cover letter and resume to Vickie Byrd, Chief Human Resources Officer, vbyrd@ocma.art.

Disclaimer

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, aspects, or physical demands of the job described above, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.