Facilities and Security Manager

Under the direction of the Museum's Director of Finance and Administration, the Security and Facilities Manager is responsible for a comprehensive Museum protection program for people, objects and the facility.

Duties

  *   Develops goals, policies and procedures for the Museum protection program by vetting best practices with other museum professionals in line with the goals of the Smart Museum and professional organization recommendations for museums the size of the Smart.
  *   Hires, trains and oversees the activities of one part time Security Supervisor and a guard crew of 20–30 student Gallery Attendants. Supervises guard/desk crew during museum public hours and rental receptions during non-public hours. Enforces security and hospitality policies and procedures. Ensures appropriate security staff coverage at all times when the museum is occupied.
  *   Prepares, communicates and records information regarding safety and security requirements and training, guard schedules, facilities work, and museum attendance. Conducts periodic security employee reviews.
  *   Manages day to day facilities issues in regard to building maintenance, utilities, security and safety protection in all spaces. Oversees mail/copy room operations and maintenance.
  *   Manages and responds to all unforeseen emergencies and alarms during off hours when the museum is closed.

Qualifications

  *   Two years of relevant supervisory experience overseeing students or volunteers, required.
  *   Experience in a museum or gallery security setting, strongly preferred.
  *   Availability to manage and respond to all unforeseen emergencies and alarms during off hours when the museum is closed required.
  *   Ability to work well with colleagues and general public required.
  *   Knowledge of and ability to carry out emergency procedures required.
  *   Trustworthiness and the ability to act responsibly required.
  *   Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
  *   Knowledge of Microsoft Office, email systems and database applications required.
  *   Consistent employment history with increasing levels of responsibility required.
  *   Associate's degree, required. Bachelor's degree, preferred.

Competencies

  *   Availability to manage and respond to all unforeseen emergencies and alarms during off hours when the museum is closed required.
  *   Ability to work well with colleagues and general public required.
  *   Knowledge of and ability to carry out emergency procedures required.
  *   Trustworthiness and the ability to act responsibly required.
  *   Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
  *   Knowledge of Microsoft Office, email systems and database applications required.
  *   Consistent employment history with increasing levels of responsibility required.

Hours

Full-time, benefits eligible. Schedule is Tuesday–Saturday 9:30 am–6:00 pm, off on Sunday and Monday.

To apply

To apply, search for requisition 094966<https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=607063> and submit a cover letter, resume, and references through jobopportunities.uchicago.edu<http://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu/>.

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