Museum Safety Associate

The Opportunity

TheMuseum Safety Associatesupports the safety and security of the Museums collections visitors staff and facilities through daily patrols incident reporting and security system maintenance. The position also provides backup visitor and reception servicesassistswith classroom and eventlogistics and responds to building or facility issues as needed. The role includes training and mentoring students and volunteers andparticipatingin professional development aligned with Cornells mission and values.

AboutThe Johnson Museum

The Johnson Museum houses a permanent collection of approximately 40000 works spanning six millennia andrepresentingcultures from around the world. The Museum presents major exhibitions and programs that promote newscholarship fresh perspectives and collaboration with Cornell faculty students scholars and cultural communities. The Museum also provides educational outreach to the regional community serving more than 6000 schoolchildren annually and offering professional development for area teachers.

It supports teaching and learning across Cornell by hosting approximately 350 class sessions each academic year.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular patrols of museum galleries and public and non-public areas.

• Maintain records of artwork locations and gallery conditions.

• Coordinate with Museum staff to open and close the Museum according to established protocols.

• Activatemonitor andmaintainsecurity systems and cameras.

• Document security incidents in the University Incident Reporting Systems.

• Maintain security equipment including two-way radios detectors and alarm systems; complete battery replacements logs and blueprint updates as needed.

• Track and update staff coverage calendars as needed.

• Monitor non-Museum personnel including caterers and building care staff.

• Providebackupvisitor services and reception support as needed.

• Greetvisitors provide information and respond to questions.

• Assistwith classroom and eventlogisticsfor clients and educators.

• Ensure the smooth delivery of technology services and classroom/event room setup.

• Create and update 25Live entries by placing holds on facility spaces entering detailed event information and coordinating schedules with the in-house calendar.

• Respond to emergency facility issues in the absence of the Building Coordinator.

What We Need

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• High school diploma and related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment during emergencies and high-pressure situations.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and respectfully with diverse groups including staff students visitors and external service providers.

• Ability to work independently while following established protocols and procedures.

• Basic technicalproficiencywith security equipment including radios detectors and alarm systems.

• Ability and willingness to learn and use new software platforms including event scheduling systems and incident reporting tools.

• Physical ability to patrol galleries and facilities including alternating between sitting and standing for extended periods and repeatedly using staircases.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to understand and navigate cultural differences.

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• Prior experience working in a museum cultural institution or higher education setting.

• Familiarity with 25Live web-based scheduling and calendar systems EHS Incident Reporting and facilities work order systems.

• Experience coordinating with external security providers law enforcement or facilities management teams.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities resolve visitor concerns and troubleshoot facility issues effectively.

• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and alignment with Cornells mission vision and values.

• Experience working with audio-visual equipment.

This role is a full-time (40-hours/week) role requiringon-site presence at the Johnson Museum of Art. This position follows a flexible work schedule that includes weekdays evenings and weekends and may involve split days off andon-call availability. Shifts vary between the hours of 7:00AM and 8:00PM as Johnson Museum of Art is a 7-day per week operation.

Rewards and Benefits

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health wellbeing and sustainability.

• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options generous retirement contributions access to wellness programs and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits:Understand Your Benefits Working at Cornell.

• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving and the day after and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility forobservingfaiths andtraditionswe also offer twoadditionalfloating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions:Holiday and Accrued Time Off Working at Cornell

• Cornells impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program tuition aid for external education and Cornell Childrens Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits:Education Benefits Working at Cornell

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.