Museum Security Supervisor

Posting Details

Posting Details

Title
Museum Security Supervisor

Posting Number
S01142JP

Department
Safety and Security

Job Summary

The Museum Security Supervisor has general responsibility for public safety, property protection, and for maintaining order and secure conditions within the Bowdoin College Museum of Art ( BCMA ). The position will take an active role in the daily security coverage of the galleries at the BCMA and Arctic Museum.

The primary responsibility of this position include:

• Supervising the activities of Museum Security Officers assigned to the Bowdoin College Museum of Art and Arctic Museum.
• Providing operational support as directed by the Assistant Director of Cultural Property Security.
• Working closely with the Assistant Director for Cultural Property Security, on day-to-day and long-term operational matters involving personnel, general public safety, property protection, and reporting of maintenance for repair.
• Training, scheduling, supervising, and supporting part-time, full-time, and casual Museum Security Officers.
• Monitoring ongoing training requirements.
• Coordinating with and reporting to the Assistant Director of Cultural Property Security.
• Supporting Campus Security operations through College policy enforcement, incident investigations and jurisdictional coordination of campus emergencies.
• Maintaining communications and collaborating with Campus Safety and Security on a regular basis.
• Being on-call in case of emergencies or to cover shifts due to absences.

Pay, Benefits and Perks:

• Pay rate for this position is $22.50/hour
• Health Plans (Effective on date of hire)
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• $1,000 Employee Referral Program Bonus
• Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26 )
• Accrue up to 10 day of vacation (1st year), 15 days (2nd year)
• Accrue up to 12 days of personal/sick time
• Paid Holidays: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html
• Paid Parental Leave (After 1 year)
• Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool (Including household)
• Free wellness classes
• And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html

Education/Skills Requirements

Required:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Applicants must possess a broad curiosity and interest in art, a sensitivity to indigenous culture, strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to complete detailed written incident reports, logs, forms, and other written communication.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills to help manage a team of security officers effectively.
• Ability to delegate tasks and responsibilities while maintaining accountability.
• Ability to deal calmly with a wide variety of people in dynamic, often stressful circumstances.
• Ability to learn and use a variety of essential department computerized and electronic systems.
• Ability to develop and implement security training programs for security staff.
• The ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• The ability to walk or stand for one or more hours at a time during patrol rotations.
• The ability to consistently pay close attention to detail.
• The ability to satisfactorily complete the Department of Safety and Security’s minimum required training and qualification process and the ability to achieve CPR and First Aid Certification.
• This position required a criminal background check and a pre-placement physical.

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree and/or some college course work completed.
• Relevant certifications or training in security management or law enforcement.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

Required:

• 1-3 years of previous experience in security, law enforcement, or a related field.
• Prior experience training and scheduling.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role.

Standard Work Days and Hours

• The Museum requires year-round, 7-days/week security coverage. Museum Security Officer shifts (40 hours/week) are scheduled between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., including weekend hours and possible overtime.
• Possible mandatory weekend hours and black out days as additional hours may be required for shift coverage, especially during significant College events (e.g. Commencement, Reunion, Exhibit Openings and Special Functions).
• The Museum Security Supervisor is subject to be on call or stay beyond regular assigned hours due to operational needs, as determined by the Assistant Director for Security Operations and the Assistant Director of Cultural Property Security.

About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

Employment Category
Full Time Year Round

FTE
1.00

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Pay Type
Hourly

Background Check Package Requirements
Support Staff

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
No

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?
Yes

Posting Date
01/19/2024

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled
No

Type of Posting
Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
Supplemental Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this position?
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3. * Are you able to work on call?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Are you able to work over time if needed?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Are you available to work afternoons and weekends?
   • Afternoons
   • Weekends
   • Both
6. * Are there any days of the week and hours that you are unavailable to work?
   
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents