Part-Time Security Specialist - 1st Shift

About the role

The Part-Time Security Specialist (1st Shift) is responsible for helping maintain a safe and secure environment for Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites (ISMHS) employees, visitors, collections, exhibits, facilities, and state property during overnight operations. The primary responsibilities include conducting routine interior and exterior security patrols; monitoring surveillance cameras, access control, intrusion detection, fire/life-safety, and other security systems; responding appropriately to alarms, emergencies, suspicious activity, and security-related incidents; securing and monitoring designated areas of the facility; assisting with after-hours contractors and authorized personnel; completing Daily Activity Reports and Incident Reports; and promptly communicating significant security, safety, maintenance, or operational concerns to the Shift Lead and Security Management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine interior and exterior security patrols.
• Monitor surveillance cameras, access control, intrusion detection, fire/life-safety, and other security systems.
• Respond appropriately to alarms, emergencies, suspicious activity, and security-related incidents.
• Secure and monitor designated areas of the facility.
• Assist with after-hours contractors and authorized personnel.
• Complete Daily Activity Reports and Incident Reports.
• Promptly communicate significant security, safety, maintenance, or operational concerns to the Shift Lead and Security Management.
• Assist with monitoring alarms and security-related activity involving ISMHS historic sites.
• Coordinate with appropriate emergency responders when required by established procedures.

Schedule

• Sunday: 9 am to 4 pm
• Monday: 11 am to 7 pm
• Friday: 8 am to 4 pm
• Saturday: 8 am to 4 pm

Requirements

• Reliability and Dependability – Demonstrates consistent attendance, punctuality, professionalism, and the ability to maintain dependable overnight security coverage.
• Situational Awareness and Sound Judgment – Ability to recognize potential security or safety concerns, assess situations appropriately, follow established procedures, and make sound decisions during routine and emergency situations.
• Communication and Documentation – Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, management, contractors, visitors, and emergency responders and prepare clear, accurate, factual, and timely security reports.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
• Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs
• 12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years
• 75 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
• Free Parking
• Free LinkedIn Learning