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Security Officer

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States · On-site

Entry level

Description The Safety and Security Officers ensure museum staff, guests and property remain safe and secure while remaining approachable to guests and staff. They're first on the scene in potentially stressful situation…

Skills: Security Patrolling, Emergency Response, Customer Service, First Aid, CPR

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Security Officer

Science Museum Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States • On-site

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  • Part-time
  • professional certificate
  • Posted 3d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and security of museum staff, guests, and property through regular patrols and building securement. Respond professionally to emergencies and coordinate with emergency services and supervisors as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess or obtain CPR/First Aid certification within three months. Physical ability to stand for long periods and pass a criminal background check is required.

Full job description

Description

The Safety and Security Officers ensure museum staff, guests and property remain safe and secure while remaining approachable to guests and staff. They're first on the scene in potentially stressful situations, so these team members need to be observant, calm under pressure and customer service-oriented. They must either be CPR/First Aid certified or complete museum-provided certification training within the first 3 months of employment.

This position works under the direction of an on-duty manager or supervisor. It is expected that any situation in which escalation occurs, the supervisor will be contacted to intervene or 9-1-1 called.

  • Perform daily safety and security checklist noting any reportable conditions
  • Patrol museum building and grounds to identify safety and security issues, provide guest and staff assistance and act as needed to ensure safety and security of staff, guests and museum property
  • Secure the building each evening according to established protocols
  • Escort staff and guests out of the building as requested
  • Respond calmly and professionally to guest’s and staff’s requests for emergency assistance. This may include responding to: lost children concerns, injuries, medical emergencies, safety concerns and other issues as needed
  • Identify emergency situations and contact emergency services such as police, EMSA and fire department as needed
  • Complete incident and accident forms accurately and in a timely fashion
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Serve as a public ambassador for the museum, behaving professionally at all times

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • First Aid/ CPR certification either current or attained at museum’s expense within the first 3 months of employment
  • Previous/current military experience a plus

Additional Requirements

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to read and interpret documents, manuals and instructions as needed
  • Ability to communicate in a clear, professional, calm, assertive manner
  • Ability to think clearly in extremely stressful situations
  • Ability to stand/walk for long periods
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in several units of measure
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Working Conditions

This position works in an active and busy museum setting and requires the ability to focus on remembering details in that setting.

This position:

  • Requires standing and walking for long periods at a time
  • May require occasionally working on a computer for long periods of time, using a keyboard, viewing a digital screen.
  • Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds of medical equipment and other supplies).
  • Requires being outside in variable weather including rain, heat, snow, etc.

Employee must be able to meet physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position has been designated as a safety sensitive position. Safety sensitive positions include job duties that could affect the health and safety of the employee or others.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct or indirect supervisory responsibilities. This position must maintain positive working relationships with management, employees, applicants, emergency personnel and the general public.

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About Science Museum Oklahoma

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1958
Headquarters
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
LinkedIn followers
1,630

Science Museum Oklahoma, the state's premier destination for family fun, houses more than eight acres of hands-on science experiences with thousands of space, aviation and cultural artifacts in the mix. From traveling beyond the Milky Way in the Love's Planetarium and the explosive fun of Science Live to discovering where the familiar meets the fantastical in CurioCity and exploring SMO’s internationally acclaimed art galleries, Science Museum Oklahoma allows your inner-child to run wild! Throughout the year, check out weekly early childhood programs like Early Explorers and Storytime Science, badge classes for scouts, day camps during school breaks, Late Nite Labs — SMO’s family night out — and SMO 21, the museum’s adults-only, after-hours program. For more information about SMO, visit www.sciencemuseumok.org.

Offices: 2020 Remington Pl, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111, US

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About Science Museum Oklahoma

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1958
Headquarters
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
LinkedIn followers
1,630

Science Museum Oklahoma, the state's premier destination for family fun, houses more than eight acres of hands-on science experiences with thousands of space, aviation and cultural artifacts in the mix. From traveling beyond the Milky Way in the Love's Planetarium and the explosive fun of Science Live to discovering where the familiar meets the fantastical in CurioCity and exploring SMO’s internationally acclaimed art galleries, Science Museum Oklahoma allows your inner-child to run wild! Throughout the year, check out weekly early childhood programs like Early Explorers and Storytime Science, badge classes for scouts, day camps during school breaks, Late Nite Labs — SMO’s family night out — and SMO 21, the museum’s adults-only, after-hours program. For more information about SMO, visit www.sciencemuseumok.org.

Offices: 2020 Remington Pl, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111, US

ScienceSpaceLearningFamily FunAviationInformal Science EducationPlanetariumScience CenterEarly Childhood EducationTinkering
View all jobs at Science Museum Oklahoma

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