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Security Specialist (Part-Time)

Date Posted:  Jun 19, 2025
Requisition ID:  461629
Location: 

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

 

Work for Indiana

 

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

 

About the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites:
The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS) is a statewide museum system with 12 locations, including a central museum based in Indianapolis.  Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for information lifelong learning that connects the stories of real people, places, and things.  First among our strategic priorities is to engage and serve an expanded and diverse audience through transformative experiences: Collections. Exhibits. Programs. 

 

Role Overview

ncumbent serves as a security specialist for the Indiana State Museum to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for staff/guests and to prevent the theft and/or damage to museum property to include artifacts and exhibits The Security Specialist will provide efficient, courteous, and friendly services to guests/visitors to promote a pleasant and secure atmosphere. The Incumbent will be required to work weekends, holidays, and a flexible schedule to accommodate increased guests/visitors and public utilization.

 

Shift & Hours: Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM


Salary Statement

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $16.73 per hour but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

 

A Day in the Life:

  • Patrols the Indiana State Museum, which encompasses two buildings (270,000 sq. ft.) connected by a 200-foot interior bridge as well as the immediate perimeter of the facility to protect the property and occupants against fire, vandalism, security violations and other disturbances. 
  • Reports through verbal and written means, unusual circumstances, public safety hazards or any other incidents to the Manager of Security, Security Coordinator, or appropriate law enforcement agencies.
  • Monitors access to restricted and semi-restricted areas of the museum; ensures staff, visitors, volunteers, contractors, and guests have appropriate credentials.
  • Ensures adherence of museum security policies by guests, visitors, volunteers, contractors, and staff. Communicates infractions of museum security policies when appropriate.
  • Operates, monitors, and responds accordingly using various security communication systems (base radio, two-way radio, emergency phones), fire and security alarm systems (intrusion, space, point protection, smoke, heat and pull station alarm) and closed caption television surveillance system, etc.
  • Assist in traffic control duties near the museum entrances/exits and loading docks as assigned.
  • Ability to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to work independent of direct supervision.
  • Ability to handle emergencies including accidents, injuries and possibly deaths.
  • Ability to effectively and professionally communicate on telephone and two-way radio.
  • Ability to maintain a professional personal appearance.
  • Performs related duties as assigned

 

What You'll Need for Success:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of law enforcement, security, and fire inspection procedures.
  • Ability to operate sophisticated surveillance systems.
  • Ability to read with comprehension, follow written and verbal orders, write reports, and maintain logs.
  • Ability to communicate effectively to visitors/guests, staff members and have working knowledge of visitor experience service standards.
  • Incumbent must be able to effectively provide information to visitors, communicate by telephone, radio, and write legibly.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

 

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for part-time employees which includes: 

  • Paid vacation, personal and sick time off 
  • Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs 
  • 12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years 
  • 75 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
  • Free Parking 
  • Free LinkedIn Learning 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

 

 

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