Shift Lead Security Specialist (3rd Shift)

The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS) is a museum system with 12 locations across the state, including the Indiana State Museum in downtown Indianapolis and 11 historic sites. ISMHS is a forward-thinking, unparalleled resource for learning about and appreciating Indiana and its role in the world. We discover, collect, preserve, interpret, and present artifacts and exhibits that showcase the stories of Indiana's natural and cultural history, art, and science.

About the role

The Security Specialist Shift Lead (3rd Shift) provides leadership and oversight of overnight security operations to ensure the safety of museum visitors, staff, collections, exhibits, and state property. Serving as the primary security authority during overnight hours, this role coordinates daily operations, monitors building security systems, responds to emergencies, and ensures all departmental policies and procedures are followed.

The Shift Lead supervises and supports Security Specialists, conducts routine interior and exterior patrols, monitors surveillance and life-safety systems, responds to alarms and incidents, prepares detailed reports, secures museum facilities, and assists after-hours contractors and vendors. Additionally, this position leads overnight emergency response efforts, serves as the main point of contact for operational issues, and contributes to training, coaching, mentoring, and maintaining overall readiness.

Success in the role requires strong leadership and decision-making, excellent communication and report-writing skills, and keen situational awareness paired with effective problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee overnight security operations to ensure safety of visitors, staff, collections, exhibits, and property
• Coordinate daily security operations and monitor building security systems
• Respond to emergencies and ensure adherence to departmental policies and procedures
• Supervise and support Security Specialists
• Conduct routine interior and exterior patrols
• Monitor surveillance and life-safety systems
• Respond to alarms and incidents
• Prepare detailed reports
• Secure museum facilities
• Assist after-hours contractors and vendors
• Lead overnight emergency response efforts
• Serve as the main point of contact for operational issues
• Contribute to training, coaching, mentoring, and maintaining overall readiness

Requirements

• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Schedule

Full-time, fixed third-shift position with the following schedule: Wednesday through Sunday, 12:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. This is a set schedule and is not subject to routine rotation.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $25,766.00 but may vary based on education and work experience.

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• Robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access