Description:
Under the direct supervision of the Shift Supervisor, the position is responsible for shift operations and maintains direct responsibility for overseeing the daily inspection of security cameras, alarms, and communication systems for the Museum. This position is responsible for acting in a supervisory role in the day-to-day operation and during special events of an assigned shift.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Take the lead in an emergency situation.
- Coordinate staff training.
- Responsible for administrative duties as assigned by Supervisor.
- Communicate scheduled off days with Shift Supervisors and Managers.
- Communicate with Shift Supervisor on any areas of concern regarding staff, volunteers, or visitors when on duty.
- Contacts Shift Supervisor for advisement on disciplinary issues.
- Support staffing levels on other shifts if requested by management.
- Write reports and disseminate them as required.
- Conduct post-inspections and complete paperwork associated with assigned shift responsibilities.
- Provides explanations of policies and procedures in response to requests for assistance.
- Respond to emergencies, such as fires, evacuation implementations, or employee and/or visitor injuries.
- Administer First Aid CPR/AED/STOP The BLEED in the event of any major medical emergencies.
- Other duties as assigned by Field Museum Supervisor/Managers.
Qualifications:
- Three or more years of security supervisor experience or equivalent.
- Have great organizational skills.
- Strong MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience is required, along with Google applications such as Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides.
- Work well under pressure and respond appropriately to emergencies
- Provide the ability to make appropriate decisions and use good judgment.
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
- Must be physically fit to respond quickly to alarms and/or emergencies.
- Must be able to climb ladders
- Lift or move equipment such as packages, cables, or parcels.
- Must be able to lift or carry 20 or more pounds.
- May be exposed to all climatic conditions when patrolling outside of the Museum.