PART-TIME FLEXIBLE COVERAGE SAFETY TEAM MEMBER
Founded in 1926, the Witte Museum inspires people to shape the future of Texas through transformative and relevant experiences in nature, science and culture. Located on the banks of the San Antonio River in Brackenridge Park, the Witte is consistently voted San Antonio’s top museum. Here, visitors of all ages journey through Texas Deep Time, uncovering untold stories of the people and forces that shaped Texas across millions of years to the present day.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Safety Team Member is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the visitors, staff, facilities, and collections at the Witte Museum and its related sites. The Safety Team Member assists in asset protection, loss prevention, emergency response and creating a positive visitor experience. The Safety Team Member implements policies and procedures designed to protect the human and physical assets of the Witte Museum.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIES:
- This position is scheduled for a minimum of 16 hours per week and requires flexibility to provide additional coverage when needed, or when other team members are absent.
- Minimizes loss from accidental, catastrophic and criminal events
- Implements and health programs to maintain a safe, healthy environment for visitors and employees
- Interacts positively with museum visitors and groups to ensure, comfort, and enjoyable experiences
- Under minimal supervision: monitors building security and fire systems; investigate abnormalities; and reports results to the Director of Safety
- Implements emergency communication network and provides emergency assistance as needed
- Patrols museum facilities and grounds to ensure the safety and security of visitors, staff, facilities, and collections
- Ensures staff, visitors, contractors, and vendors follow Witte Museum and Safety policies and procedures
- Prepares detailed daily logs, checklists, and incident reports for the Director of Safety
- Assists with special events as assigned by the Director of Safety
- Experience with security and fire systems, access control and CCTV
- Performs duties as assigned by the Director of Safety
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION:
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Must be certified in CPR and First Aid within the first 6 months of employment
- Must have experience and training in public , loss prevention, CCTV and access control systems
- Must be familiar with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, possess excellent people skills and be visitor driven
- Must have good communication skills
- Must be able to work independently and as a team member
- Military experience a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and overnights
- Must be in good physical condition
- Able to move and lift up to 30lbs.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, walk, climb stairs, stand, and sit for extended periods of time
The Witte Museum is an equal opportunity employer.
