Cultural Property Security Officer (Part-time) Posting Number C00376JP Department Safety and Security Job Summary This is a casual (non-benefit eligible role). Schedules are flexible depending on the needs of the department – on average 12-19 hours per week.The Museum Security Officer has general responsibility for public safety, property protection, and is responsible for maintaining order and secure conditions within the Museum and on the Museum grounds.
Positions are available at the Museum of Art and the Center for Arctic Studies.
Officers perform a variety of duties, following policies and procedures to maintain the protection of cultural properties and ensure the safety of visitors, students and staff.
Duties Include supervising and assisting visitors, responding to emergency situations, observing for fire, theft, vandalism, and other threats.
Hourly rate for this position is $18.00/ per hourEducation/Skills Requirements Required:
A high School diploma or equivalent
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure in a calm manner when stressful circumstances occur.
Must we able to work with a wide variety of people in varying situations
Ability to complete detailed written incident reports, logs, forms, and written communications concerning work related activities
Preferred:
Successful completion of some college work
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
Preferred:
CPR and AED certified or willing to obtain certification upon hire
Previous experience working in a customer facing role
Standard Work Days and Hours
Casual Museum Security Officers are scheduled to work between 12 – 19 hours/per week.
The Museum requires year-round, 7-days/week security coverage. Museum Security Officer shifts are scheduled between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., including weekend hours and possible overtime.
Fall Museum Hours are between 7:00am – 7:00pm with later evening hours scheduled for events and late openings.
This position is intended to be flexible, maintaining regularly scheduled hours/week, but the officer can be assigned to: other shifts as operationally necessary; possible mandatory weekend hours and black out days;additional hours may be required for shift coverage, especially during significant College events (e.g. Commencement, Reunion, Exhibit Openings and Special Functions).
Officers are subject to call in or may be required to stay beyond regular assigned hours due to operational needs, as determined by the Assistant Director for Security Operations and the Assistant Director of Cultural Property Security.
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin College is a highly selective liberal arts college, enrolling approximately 1,800 students. Through a need-blind admissions policy, the College meets 100% of students’ demonstrated financial need with no loans. 32% of students identify as students of color, an additional 5% are international, and 45% receive financial aid. Bowdoin is a dynamic living and learning community committed to fostering pluralism, building community, and nurturing a commitment to the common good.The College seeks academically and culturally diverse faculty and staff, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds, and/or who have experience working collaboratively with diverse populations. Bowdoin is set in the coastal New England town of Brunswick, Maine. Brunswick, a town of 22,000 residents, brings together elements of both city and country living including cultural offerings, a variety of restaurants, and four season activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Bowdoin’s historic 215-acre campus, comprising 120+ buildings, is a brief walk to downtown Brunswick, and is 25 miles from Portland and about 120 miles from Boston.Shift First Shift Employment Category Casual Benefits Eligible No Pay Type Hourly Background Check Package Requirements Support Staff Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? Yes Posting Date 11/12/2024 Applications Accepted Until Open Until Filled No Type of Posting Internal/External Special Instructions to Applicants EEO Information Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.Supplemental Questions