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Reserve Security Officer, Colby College Museum of Art

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Job Description
Department:
Museum Security - JM
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Employee Type:
Job Summary:The reserve security officer will be directly responsible for protecting and safeguarding the Colby College Museum of Art’s collection, facilities, patrons, students, faculty, and staff. The reserve security officer will report to the museum security manager. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our College, including its cultural and ethnic diversity.

Reserve Security Officer (Colby College Museum of Art)

Department of Security

Part-Time, Temporary, Non-Exempt, Hourly, Staff Appointment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Work closely with Museum propriety staff in developing and implementing Museum security procedures
  • Monitor all Museum patrons and ensure they adhere to Museum protocols and policies
  • Work effectively with the public and provide excellent customer service and assistance
  • Monitor Museum CCTV, intrusion, and life safety systems
  • Keep logs, security check lists, and art inventories on a daily basis
  • Provide informational assistance and promote good public relations
  • Deal with various levels of incidents as necessary, including first response in an emergency, administering First Aid or CPR
  • Maintain an alertness for suspicious activities
  • Report security violations and write incident reports when necessary
  • Perform safety and security inspections of all areas of the Museum once a month, or as needed
  • Provide personal safety and security services for students, faculty, staff, and visitors
  • Become thoroughly knowledgeable of the Museum facility, CCTV, intrusion, life safety, and HVAC/mechanical systems
  • Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; professional coursework or post-secondary education are a plus
  • Campus security or law enforcement experience is helpful
  • Advanced First Aid or Emergency Medical Technician experience desirable
  • Knowledge of Museum security and intrusion/life safety systems is helpful
  • Must present a neat, clean, and professional image
  • Ability to be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfill obligations
  • Display a quiet and courteous customer-friendly attitude at all times
  • Well-developed public relations skills; be able to perform duties in a flexible, non-confrontational environment; work with members of a diverse community; and utilize diplomacy and tact in dealing with sensitive situations
  • Effectively operate a variety of equipment including portable radios, computers, closed circuit TV, and access control systems
  • Ability to make an impact through work as a member of a team and diverse community
  • Valid driver’s license required and must meet the College’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements
  • Ability to work independently and walk and stand for long periods of time
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to complete clear, concise, and accurate incident reports and other documentation
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

This position has significant interactions with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other outside constituencies.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform the essential functions.

General campus/museum environment. Position involves frequent movement. Employee must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Some lifting, sitting, computer use, and CCTV monitoring.

TO APPLY :

Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the "Apply" button on the Colby College website. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information of three professional references. Materials should be addressed to:

Reserve Security Officer (Colby College Museum of Art) - Search Committee
Office of Human Resources
Colby College
5500 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901-8855


A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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Colby College

Founded in 1813, Colby College is the 12th oldest liberal arts college in the United States.

Distinctive in its offerings, Colby provides an intimate, undergraduate-focused learning environment with a breadth of programs presenting students and faculty with unparalleled opportunities. A vibrant and fully integrated academic, residential, and cocurricular experience is sustained by a diverse and supportive community. Located in Waterville, Maine, Colby is a global institution with students representing nearly every U.S. state and approximately 70 countries.

Colby’s model provides the scale and impact of larger universities coupled with intensive learning in a community committed to scholarship and discovery, multidisciplinary approaches to integrated learning, study in the liberal arts, and leading-edge programs addressing the world’s most complex challenges. Its network of partnerships with prestigious cultural, research, medical, and business institutions extends educational and scholarly collaborations, providing students with unmatched experiences leading to postgraduate success.

The College’s wide variety of programs and labs provides students and the community access to unique experiences: the Colby College Museum of Art, the finest college art museum in the country, and the Lunder Institute for American Art have made the College a nationally and internationally recognized center for art scholarship; DavisConnects prepares students for lifelong success by combining a forward-thinking liberal arts education with extensive internship, research, and global opportunities for all students regardless of their personal networks and financial circumstances; and the 350,000-square-foot Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, is the most advanced and comprehensive NCAA D-III facility in the country. In fall 2021, Colby opened the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence, the first such institute at a liberal arts college. Colby’s new Island Campus, consisting of Allen and Benner islands, gives Colby a significant presence on the coast of Maine for a wide range of academic programs and activities and undisturbed environments ideal for conducting interdisciplinary experiences.

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