Share Email Opening Title Security Officer - Reserve Status  Description   Join our Safety & Security Team and surround yourself with opportunities to learn about our local desert and the wildlife! We have an opening on our Safety & Security Team for a Security Officer. This is a Reserve Status position which is non-benefited and may work, on average, eighteen hours or less per week. Perks include a complimentary Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum membership and guest passes. Staff are also eligible for discounts at our gift shops, on ASDM's Public Programs & Trips, and for Adult Art & Photography Classes. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. A High School diploma and a minimum of two years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Law enforcement or security experience is highly desirable. Required credentials: Current First Aid, AED & CPR Certifications Valid Arizona Driver's License, or ability to obtain, with satisfactory driver's record ____________________ Note:Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please understand that if offered a position, you will be required to provide a satisfactory 3-year Drivers History Record, successfully complete a criminal background check, and pass a pre-employment drug screen as a final condition of employment. ____________________ Position Description Job Title: Security Officer Department: Security Reports To: Operations Manager, Safety & Quality Summary Individuals in this position provide outstanding guest service, both external and internal. Observe, report, safeguard, and secure the Museum’s property, staff and visitors during assigned shift by performing the following duties. This position is flexible and accommodates ever-changing business needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Treat all Museum guests, staff, docents and volunteers with respect, honor and dignity regardless of their individual diversity. When interacting with the public or another member of the museum, the Arizona –Sonora Desert Museum Security Officer should always strive to provide the best experience possible Secures the Museum's grounds and facilities by conducting patrols and testing alarms; maintaining surveillance, maintaining records of incidents on and adjacent to Museum property, and responding to emergencies. Responsible for determining appropriate actions in potentially dangerous (animal and criminal) situations. Follows standardized procedures when investigating and reporting all incidents that are unusual or suspicious circumstances. Responds to all first aid incidents. Conducts standardized security checks of the grounds; notes in written log any unusual circumstances. Monitors various Museum operating systems. Responds to alarms and dispatched calls for service; decides what actions to take based on situation, facts known and position limitations. Observes parking lot activity and directs traffic. Assists visitors in the parking lot. Provides assistance with keys locked in cars; flat tires; jump-starts; and other vehicle problems as needed. Assists visitors on grounds needing directions or transportation or any other requests for service. Follows Museum Key Procedures; locks/unlocks buildings/doors based on situation. Assists in monthly inventory, inspections and service of fire suppression and first aid equipment. Maintains visitor and staff confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Cooperates with all Local Law Enforcement Agencies as well as all Government agencies. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.   Position Requirements Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience High School diploma and a minimum of two years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to learn or the knowledge of Microsoft Outlook to participate in on-line training courses and e-mail exchange; E-time payroll timekeeping software and Word or word processing software for preparation of notes/memos. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid Arizona Driver's License, First Aid and CPR certifications required. 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 position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 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 an employee encounters while performing 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 position, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. ____________________ The above description reflects a general overview of the responsibilities and position requirements for this job classification. It is not intended to be a complete description of all duties and requirements that may be inherent in the position. The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is an equal opportunity institution that values a diverse workforce. The Museum is a drug and alcohol free workplace and participates in E-Verify.   EOE Statement We are an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. For this position, we are seeking candidates who are U.S. citizens or permanent green card holders. We believe that inclusive teams with diverse perspectives are essential to our success and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, within the remit of the eligibility criteria.   Open Date 11/14/2022   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://ArizonaDesertMuseum.appone.com

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