Lead Security Officer (Full time)

Lead Security Officer (Full time)

Salary: $18.50/HR

SCHEDULE:

• 2pm-10:30pm Tuesday - Saturday

Must be available to work on weekdays, weekends and holidays.

ROLE & LEVEL/GRADE: T2 / 3

SUMMARY

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is seeking a full-time Lead Security Officer. This position is responsible for leading the security staff assigned to a particular shift and ensure that the work environment is safe and well-maintained. Provides protection for personnel and company property. Oversees all site security operations during shift to ensure the safety of personnel, guests, and customers as well as protecting the museum properties from unauthorized access, sabotage, vandalism, or theft. Serves as the primary site contact for law enforcement agencies when Security Supervisor or Manager is not on-site. Supports and administers organizational security plans and operations. Regular, predictable attendance is essential for satisfactory performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Performs all Security Officer duties and oversees security team members assigned to a shift. Duties include planning, scheduling, organizing, directing work, and training personnel.
  • Communicates clearly and effectively with management, staff, visitors, and vendors.
  • Conducts pre-determined actions and renders first aid in emergencies such as accident, fire, and illness.
  • Provide direction of the teams’ daily operations and work assignment, and review work for quality and efficiency.
  • Ensures that all security team members assigned to a shift meet grooming and uniform standards.
  • Recommends to the site Security Supervisor ways to improve physical security and/or correct department function.
  • Plan and coordinate security operations for special events.
  • Investigate and resolve employee and visitor accidents/issues.
  • Oversee the maintenance of the Museum’s first aid equipment
  • Meet and coordinate with off-site emergency first responders
  • Create reports for management on security status
  • Oversee the preparation of Incident Reporting and Standard Operating Practice.
  • This position requires some weekend and evening work hours
  • Provide coverage for hurricanes and other emergencies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High Diploma and two (2) years' minimum experience in security management required or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree in public safety management preferred. Military experience a plus.
• Experience in Crisis Management and Incident Manager preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

State of Florida (Class D) Security License Training Certificate/Card. CPR certification and first-aid training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skills in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Museum staff, public and local fire and police departments
• Ability to work independently and without immediate supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Committed and reliable
• Willingness to work a prior-scheduled weekend day and flexible availability in response to deadline-oriented schedules.
• Willingness and ability to respond to off hours emergencies or emergency preparations.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English or English/Creole)
• Working knowledge of MS Office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk and hear. The employee is required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, along with climbing and reaching with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move from to 50 to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those as employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed both in indoors and outdoor settings. Work is performed in a public attraction facility. May require driving to and from worksite locations. Equipment can be located in/on mechanical rooms, rooftops, and outside facility. Employees may work around chemicals, electricity, high levels of noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat. Work may be required for night shifts, holidays and/or weekends.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Background clearance
• Drug screening as part of the Drug Free Workplace Program.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. Frost Science values a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.