Public Safety Officer - Full Time

We are currently hiring for swing shift (4:00pm - 12:00am)

The hourly range for this position is $21.50 to $25.00 depending on experience.

Museum provides shift differential for swing and graveyard shifts.

Are you passionate about preserving the extensive history of aviation and space exploration The Museum of Flight is seeking an individual to help create a safe enjoyable and secure environment for our team members students and visitors. This full-time position is ideal for someone with a background in public safety customer service and crowd management and your role will be essential in safeguarding our exhibits experiences and the well-being of all visitors. If you are ready to contribute to our mission and committed to ensuring the safety and security of our museum and its visitors then come and let your career take off at The Museum of Flight!

Summary

Security Officers (Unarmed) at The Museum of Flight contribute to the success of institutional safety and security by protecting staff visitors property and the collection from real and perceived threats. This position patrols and monitors buildings grounds parking lot areas exhibits and the collection to protect them against damage vandalism trespassing and other risks. As a public-facing member of the Museum team Security Officers provide information and direction to guests and visitors. This position must quickly respond to urgent or emergency situations.

EssentialDuties & Responsibilities

1. Monitor detect deter and respond to the tampering vandalism and theft of Museum artifacts and property.
2. Conduct patrols in designated interior and exterior areas.
3. Provide information and support to visitors staff and vendors.
4. Enforce applicable Museum safety and security policies and procedures.
5. Respond and assist in emergencies (medical fire earthquake evacuations etc.) which may include administering basic first aid to persons who are injured.
6. Perform routine fire prevention safety and security inspection rounds.
7. Move and place crowd-control fencing and stanchions for events and emergency needs.
8. Provide detailed verbal and written reports capturing shift activities and incidents.
9. Monitor security video and intrusion detection systems.
10. Provide and control access for restricted areas.
11. Turn on/off exhibit-related items following precise procedures.
12. Assist with lost and found property inquires and retrieval.
13. Under supervision of Collections provide security and safety support with aircraft moves or fly-ins on Museum property.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year experience in a customer service environment such as museum educational facility stadium amusement park or related.
• One year experience in security or asset management preferred.

Knowledge

• Basic knowledge and understanding of security roles as it relates to customer service environment.

Skills

• Displays good attention to detail.
• Displays excellent customer service skills and comfortable working with diverse populations.

Abilities

• Ability to self-motivate to fulfill various priorities that arise throughout the work shift.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate to internal and external customers through a variety of means including but not limited to: email telephone two-way radio Public Announcement (PA) system and person to person.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in security matters.
• Experience and knowledge in providing first aid and CPR preferred.

License & Certification

• Current First Aid CPR and AED certification or may be obtained within 60 days of hire through The Museum of Flight.

WorkingEnvironment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an emloyee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Museum of Flight Security Department provides 24/7 support and works within three primary shifts; day swing and night. Flexibility to work any of these shifts any days including holidays as well as work adjusted hours to meet the security needs of the Museum is required. Must remain on campus for their entire shift including meal periods. This position has a high-level of public contact. Security Officers are required to wear Museum provided uniforms.

PhysicalDemands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an emploee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time climb ladders and stairs. Occasionally may require working from aerial catwalks and roof tops.
• This position requires one to work outside on occasion and may work during periods of inclement weather.
• The ability to focus bend carry reach to the side front and overhead push pull walk stand twist and squat grab squeeze are repetitive physical movements are requirements of this position.
• This position may come into contact with a variety of approved chemicals such as cleaning or first aid supplies.
• This position requires some work in an office environment which requires periods of sitting and repetitive wrist and arm movement.

Benefits

The Museum of Flight offers part-time employees benefits which include 2 weeks of accrued sick leave (80 hours) per year for first 4 years 10 paid working holidays 403(b) retirement plan and a 25% discount at the Museum Store.

Paid-Time Off

Our paid time-off plans include 2 weeks of accrued sick leave and 2 weeks of vacation (80 hours each) per year 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.

Compensation

The hourly range for this position is $21.50 - $25.00 per hour depending on experience. Museum provides shift differential for swing and graveyard shifts.

Should you receive an offer please expect that it can fall anywhere within this range. A multitude of factors will determine a fair salary based on the following: scope of role within the organization years of relevant experience specific skills and evaluation of capability to execute in role successfully (among other critical factors).

Important Information

The Museum of Flight is committed to reflecting the diverse community around us. We continue to listen learn and implement change so that we can become a more inclusive organization that addresses bias and inequity and better serves our communities. We highly encourage persons of color members of marginalized communities women non-binary and LGBTQIA individuals to apply.

Prior to hire and once an initial offer of employment has been made a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

The Museum of Flight is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race color age sex religion national origin disability veterans status sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

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