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Public Safety Officer - 1st Shift Rotating

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States · On-site

$18/hr

Entry level

Job DetailsJob Location: Milwaukee Public Museum - Milwaukee, WI 53233Salary Range: $18.00 HourlyMilwaukee Public Museum is looking for one (1) Public Safety Officer to work a full time, rotating, 40-hour work week. In t…

Skills: Security Patrolling, Surveillance Monitoring, Report Writing, Customer Service, Conflict De-escalation

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Collections Move Technician - Natural Science (Botany)

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States · On-site

$15/hr

Entry level

Job DetailsJob Location: Milwaukee Public Museum - Milwaukee, WI 53233Salary Range: $15.45 HourlyMPM is seeking 1 temporary, part-time Collections Move Technician to support the museum’s goal of moving its 4 millio…

Skills: Specimen Handling, Data Transcription, Digital Record Keeping, Barcoding, Specimen Photography

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Event Sales Manager

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States · On-site

$52k–$56k/yr

Mid level

Job DetailsJob Location: Milwaukee Public Museum - Milwaukee, WI 53233Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $52,000.00 - $56,000.00 Salary/yearThe Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) is looking to hire an Event Sales Manager t…

Skills: Event Sales, Market Research, CRM Software, Client Relationship Management, Event Planning

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Utility/Custodial Woker

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States · On-site

$16/hr

Entry level

Job DetailsJob Location: Milwaukee Public Museum - Milwaukee, WI 53233Salary Range: $16.00 HourlyMPM is currently accepting applications for Utility/Custodial Worker positions. While there are no current vacancies on our…

Skills: Cleaning, Sanitization, Floor Maintenance, Bio-hazard Cleanup, Waste Disposal

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Public Safety Officer - 1st Shift Rotating

Milwaukee Public Museum

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States • On-site

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  • $18/hr
  • Other
  • high school
  • Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Personal Days, Vacation
  • Posted 1d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Safeguard museum collections and ensure the safety of employees and visitors through foot patrols and camera monitoring. Document irregularities in written reports and serve as a communication resource for multiple departments via radio.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to work a flexible, rotating schedule including weekends and holidays. Preferred qualifications include security experience, de-escalation training, and First Aid/CPR certifications.

Full job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Milwaukee Public Museum - Milwaukee, WI 53233Salary Range: $18.00 HourlyMilwaukee Public Museum is looking for one (1) Public Safety Officer to work a full time, rotating, 40-hour work week. In this role you will primarily be on 1st shift, and we estimate between 10-20%, or 3-5 days of the month, will be spent covering either 2nd or 3rd shift. The Museum requires the Security Department to be manned on a 24 hour, 365 days per year basis.

In this role you will

Safeguard museum collections and ensure the well-being of museum employees and visitors.
Use all 5 senses to make observations of irregularities and document them in written reports.
Patrol, on foot, the over 400,000 square foot building.
Monitor 200 cameras in the dispatch office and serve as a resource for multiple departments via radio communication.

You will be successful in this position if

You can be flexible and are able to work a varied schedule, which include working days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
You are personable and customer service oriented.
You can remain calm in stressful situations.
You are detail oriented and observant of your surroundings.
You can independently problem solve and make logical decisions.
You appreciate communicating with people of varying backgrounds.
You enjoy working in a team-oriented environment.
You are highly dependable and punctual.
You are able to write clear and accurate reports.
You have a high school diploma or equivalent education.

Qualifications that are preferred, but not required:

1 year previous security experience.
Prior DAAT training or similar de-escalation and self-defense training.
CPR, AED, and/or First Aid certification.
Prior experience with Access Control systems like C-Cure or similar systems.

Benefits

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off Package Including

Personal Days

Vacation

Sick Time

Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Free Museum Membership

Museum Shop, Food, & Beverage Discounts

Parking Subsidy/Discounted Bus Pass

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

YMCA Workplace Wellness

Free Coffee Fridays

The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM)The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) is a natural and human history museum located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The museum is among the oldest in the United States, with a history dating back to the 1850’s. We offer great career opportunities for people with all levels of training, experience, and education. We are a composition of diverse and talented staff working together as a team to offer our visitors the best possible immersive experience in learning and enjoyment.

A career with the Milwaukee Public Museum allows you to connect your skills and abilities in a rewarding position with a non-profit organization doing good work in our community. MPM provides an unlimited opportunity to gain knowledge about our world, as you connect with visitors, donors, innovative staff members, curious students, interns and volunteers in your day-to-day-work. See what MPM has to offer and consider applying today!

The Milwaukee Public Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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About Milwaukee Public Museum

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As Wisconsin's natural history museum, MPM inspires curiosity, excites minds, and increases desire to preserve our world

Industry
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1882
Headquarters
Milwaukee, WI
LinkedIn followers
6,106

The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) is Wisconsin’s Natural History Museum. We inspire curiosity, excite minds and increase desire to preserve and protect our world’s natural and cultural diversity through exhibitions, educations programs, collections, and research. MPM hosts over 500,000 visitors per year and is conveniently located in downtown Milwaukee. From its modest beginnings in 1882, the Museum currently houses over 4.5 million specimens. With over 150,00 square feet of exhibit space, MPM has something to excite and challenge visitors with a diversity of interests, ranging from dinosaurs and butterflies to human customs from all over the planet.

Offices: 800 West Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233, US

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About Milwaukee Public Museum

LinkedInVisit site

As Wisconsin's natural history museum, MPM inspires curiosity, excites minds, and increases desire to preserve our world

Industry
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1882
Headquarters
Milwaukee, WI
LinkedIn followers
6,106

The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) is Wisconsin’s Natural History Museum. We inspire curiosity, excite minds and increase desire to preserve and protect our world’s natural and cultural diversity through exhibitions, educations programs, collections, and research. MPM hosts over 500,000 visitors per year and is conveniently located in downtown Milwaukee. From its modest beginnings in 1882, the Museum currently houses over 4.5 million specimens. With over 150,00 square feet of exhibit space, MPM has something to excite and challenge visitors with a diversity of interests, ranging from dinosaurs and butterflies to human customs from all over the planet.

Offices: 800 West Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233, US

MuseumHuman and Natural HistoryFamily FriendlyAccessibilityHistoryZoologyAnthropologyBotanyGeologyTours
View all jobs at Milwaukee Public Museum

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