Security Specialist (Part-time)
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 diverse 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.
As an equal opportunity employer, 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.
About the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites:
The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS) is a museum system with 12 locations across the state, including the Indiana State Museum in downtown Indianapolis and 11 historic sites across the state. The ISMHS is a forward-thinking, unparalleled resource for learning about and appreciating Indiana and its role in the world. We discover, collect, preserve, interpret, and present artifacts and exhibits that showcase the stories of Indiana's natural and cultural history, art, and science.
Role Overview:
Incumbent 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.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $13.21 per hour.
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.
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. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
