Shift Supervisor, Museum Security

RISD Museum seeks a part-time Shift Supervisor, Museum Security to join the Museum’s security management team. The RISD Museum acquires, preserves, exhibits, and interprets works of art and design representing diverse cultures from ancient times to the present. Distinguished by its relationship to Rhode Island School of Design, the Museum educates and inspires artists, designers, students, scholars, and the public through exhibitions, programs, and publications. 

The Museum Security Shift Supervisor, working under the direction of the Manager, Museum Security & Safety  is responsible for effective day to day museum security operations, in accordance with the museum’s Security Policies and Procedures. This position plays a critical role in the daily operation of the museum’s guard force, including routine matters such as staff assignments, scheduling, and communication; incident response and communications; adherence to the bargaining unit contract; and, in conjunction with other museum staff, strives to maintain a safe, welcoming and informative visitor environment. The Shift Supervisor is an important link between various internal departments and external agencies, including Museum Visitor Services, Museum Education, Special Events, and RISD Public Safety; and public safety officials, including state or municipal police, EMT and fire services. In addition, the Shift Supervisor plays a critical role in training, evaluation, and performance assessment.

The RISD Museum is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can learn and create. With the goal of increasing the diversity of the museum profession, we aspire to create a climate that recognizes and values diversity as central to excellence.  As an employer, RISD offers a supportive, collegial and inclusive work environment and a competitive benefits package.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to interact positively and effectively in a culturally diverse setting and strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to maintain composure and respond quickly to alarms, events and emergencies requiring security involvement.

• Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Computer experience and proficiency. 

• Ability to pass and maintain TSA security threat assessment and CCSP program training and become a vetted employee under the TSA security cargo screening program preferred.

• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, AED and CPR certifications.

• Progressively responsible supervisory experience is strongly preferred. 

• Strong customer service orientation. 

• Experience with implementation of training initiatives. 

• Knowledge and understanding of access control, alarm and video surveillance systems and museum security and fire standards preferred.

•  Previous experience in a bargaining unit environment is helpful.

• Associate’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience, and a minimum of three (3) years of security and administrative experience preferably in a public setting, cultural organization or museum environment. 

RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

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