Cultural Property Security Officer (part-time)

Cultural Property Security Officer

Bowdoin College's Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum is dedicated entirely to all things Arctic, particularly focusing on the explorations of Bowdoin graduates, Robert E. Peary and Donald B. MacMillan. The museum houses a variety of exhibits that include artifacts from Arctic expeditions, historical documents, photographs, and Native Alaskan and Inuit materials. In addition, the museum offers insights into the scientific and environmental challenges of the region. The museum is a part of Bowdoin's commitment to education and research in the Arctic and polar regions. The Cultural Property Security Officer for the Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum is responsible for public safety, property protection, and for maintaining order and securing conditions within the Museum and on the Museum grounds. Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Opening and securing the Museum daily, including conducting walking patrols of the Museum galleries, administrative offices, and storage areas
• Protecting the collections and facilities, supervising visitors, and monitoring general activities in the Museum
• Providing assistance to visitors, patrons, and staff either in person, on the telephone, or through electronic mail, and ensuring good public relations between the College and local communities
• Becoming thoroughly familiar with all building systems (intrusion alarms, fire panels, HVAC) and the unique characteristics of the Museum building
• Diffusing situations with tactful and appropriate communication skills and explaining department and Museum procedures to the public as needed
• Taking necessary measures to prevent crime and safeguard the lives and property of all visitors and staff, as well as investigating incidents, crimes and complaints committed against the Museum while observing established regulations and policy

The hourly rate for this position is $18.40 per hour. Education / Skills Requirements :

Experience Requirements and / or Equivalents :

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire. Standard Work Days and Hours :

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to : criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and / or credit history (when job related). We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

About Bowdoin :

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staffwith a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine. Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.