Job Summary
Parrish Art Museum is looking for a Security Supervisor to join our team!
The museum Security Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day security and protection of the museum facility, exhibits and visitors. The security supervisor provides safety and information for the visiting public and employees, protection for the collections, security for the museum’s assets, and safety information and a controlled environment for the public; and performs other related responsibilities. Roles cover administrative responsibilities, human relations responsibilities, and training and development responsibilities. The basic knowledge required is that of the principles of protecting material, buildings, information, and people against harm, loss, or damage; the position demands a special knowledge of the security policies, regulations, and procedures applicable to the museum. The complicated mix of communications, alarm systems, museum personnel, the public, and the high value of the collections requires the highest level of attention and precise mental and sensory coordination.
The position requires walking and standing for long periods of time while patrolling the museum’s public areas, surveying the entrance area, and providing security escorts when needed. The security and facility teams work very closely together to ensure a safe, clean and secure facility. Weekends as well as some night and holiday hours are required.
PRINCIPAL Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
· Maintain the security of the museum, staff and visitors.
· Assist visitors with any problems
· Assist staff with any problems with visitors
· Assist visitors/staff in case of emergency
· Perform security escorts when necessary
· Assist Facilities Team when necessary
· Provides supervision for all museum security guards as necessary and provides other supervisors with briefing and debriefing information.
· Manages security key assignments for museum personnel.
· Assists with the security alarm system and the fire alarm monitoring system.
· Programs user changes (access card) to all intrusion alarms at the museum.
· Works with the facilities staff clarifying alarm protocols and test procedures.
· Assists the Security Manager in the training of museum personnel in the use of museum security systems.
· Assists the Security Manager in the training of museum personnel by providing instruction on emergency protocols for the security alarm and fire alarm systems.
· Participate in the hiring process - review applications, conduct interviews, provide recommendations for hiring supplement museum security guards.
· Assists the Security Manager in coordinating events involving museum security and act as liaison with other museum departments planning events such as, mid-summer party, landscape pleasures, spring fling, Parrish presence and other museum events.
· Involved in the planning of security alarms, of surveillance systems and distress systems on at museum.
· Will assist with the supervision of monitoring, maintaining and planning of alarm and surveillance systems.
· Performs other related responsibilities as requested.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Water Mill, NY 11976: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Security: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Security: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Water Mill, NY 11976 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Water Mill, NY 11976: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
