PM Security Officer

About the role

The Senator John Heinz History Center is a Smithsonian-affiliated Museum and a first-day Pittsburgh attraction that presents compelling stories from American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection, all in an interactive and engaging environment for visitors of all ages. The largest history museum in Pennsylvania, the AAM-accredited History Center attracts large and diverse audiences to its 370,000-square-foot facility in Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District that includes six floors of long-term and changing exhibition space along with spectacular spaces for unique events.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and execute security procedures ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of the facilities, facilities' contents, staff, and patrons.
• Be the first and last point of contact in the building, responding to questions from the public regarding the History Center – directions within, amenities, exhibit components, and facilities.
• Operate security systems such as cameras, fire and burglar alarms.
• Assist with overall risk management – locating, correcting, and/or reporting threats of all kinds to the organization.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the History Center exhibits, programs, and emergency response protocols while providing extraordinary customer service/interactions.
• Maintain a high degree of attentiveness and pro-activity, especially during times when the officer may be the only person in the building.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent required with 2 years security experience.
• Extremely attentive to security monitors, alarms, and execution of security procedures ensuring the safety of the patrons during late evening event rentals, evening/night staff, facilities, and other facility contents.
• Moderately physically demanding, requiring the ability to be both a multi-team player and function independently with a lot of self-motivation.

Benefits

• Rewarding, mission-driven work that makes an impact in the community
• Smithsonian-affiliated Museum located in Pittsburgh’s vibrant and historic Strip District
• Voted the #1 history museum in the nation by USA Today
• Voted Best Museum in Pittsburgh by Pittsburgh Magazine
• Highly professional, collegial staff and dedicated volunteers
• Located in Pittsburgh, one of America’s “most livable” cities
• Dynamic workplace in Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District
• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer match
• Paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick days)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Nine (9) paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance / LTD
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts in the Museum Shop and Café
• Public transportation and parking options nearby