Protection Officer (Part-Time), Reynolda House Museum of American Art

Security Officer

Provides protection to Reynolda House Museum of American Art as well as guests and staff from criminal activity, fire, safety hazards or other dangerous situations. Monitors activities within the museum, conducts roving patrols, and responds to incidents as directed. Responsibilities involve dynamic interpersonal interaction with Reynolda House visitors, staff, and vendors during normal museum hours as well as special functions and after-hours and weekend events. Demonstrates approachability and confidence and makes all feel welcome as a reflection of the Reynolda brand.

Essential Functions :

• Maintains knowledge of current policies and procedures to protect the collection, staff, and visitors to Reynolda.
• Actively monitors all building areas to ensure the safety / security of the collection, staff, and guests. Will take action based on observations as required.
• Detects problems and reports information to appropriate personnel via the chain of command.
• Protects the collection from unauthorized tampering, handling, defacing, touching or theft.
• Responds to fire alarms, intrusion alarms, and panic alarms.
• Responds to medical emergencies; administers aid as required.
• Receives reports of and responds to, security issues, safety issues, and incidents. Investigates and completes detailed incident reports on various situations as they arise. Makes prompt notifications on various situations as required.
• Responds appropriately to guest conflicts as the first level of conflict management.
• Regulates and controls traffic through gallery spaces during regular museum operations and special events.
• Assists in the evacuation of the museum in the event of an emergency that threatens life or property in accordance with current emergency procedures; ensures security of the area.
• Conducts opening and closing building inspections.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

Accountabilities :

Physical Requirements :

Performs bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching from ground level to overhead, pushing and pulling up to 20 pounds; must be able to visually observe and monitor Museum building, grounds, security cameras and other related equipment; will be subjected to long periods of standing or walking. May be called upon to physically assist guests in an emergency or evacuation.

Environmental Conditions :

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions; subject to occasional extreme heat and cold; subject to hazards.

Additional Job Description :

Time Type Requirement : Part time

Note to Applicant :

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his / her supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Statement :

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants :

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.