Safety Officer

The Rochester Museum and Science Center is looking for an outgoing Safety Officer to join our team in keeping the grounds, building and guests safe. This position is per diem (as needed) including evening and weekend availability and offers an excellent benefit package.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrol of grounds, buildings and office areas to protect and safeguard guests and staff
• Identify and address any security concerns
• Respond to emergency situations
• Investigate and prepare incident reports
• Opening and closing of all campus buildings
• Inspecting mechanical and utility rooms and reporting any unusual events
• Building Services: assist with event set-up and takedown
• Grounds: assist as it relates to campus safety for staff and guests, by keeping sidewalks clear of snow
• Responsible for monitoring the loading dock and delivering packages and items to departments as needed

COMPETENCIES

Informational/Technical:

• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office products, and company email (Gmail) and all G-Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Drive, etc.) products, company payroll system, RMSC Intranet, phone and computer systems
• Ability to monitor and use radios and CCTVs

Communication:

• Ability to communicate effectively, politely, professionally, and comfortably with all guests and staff
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and short correspondence
• Ability to write clear, accurate, and concise security reports and simple correspondence
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Decision Making and Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to respond to, assess, and take appropriate action during emergency situations
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures
• Ability to make independent, reasonable decisions within proper policy and procedures
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed written or verbal instructions

Time Management:

• Must be dependable
• Must be able to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to effectively transition between multiple duties

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma required
• Criminal justice or military background or 1 year security experience
• Valid NYS Driver’s License
• Valid NYS Security Guard License or must obtain license within 6 months of hire
• Current basic first aid, Adult and Child CPR, and AED certification or must obtain certification within 6 months of hire

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to support individuals with disabilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be mobile and move quickly from one end of campus to another; ascend and descend stairs without difficulty, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; lower ones-self to lift objects from the floor; use a stepladder to retrieve boxes and materials from shelves and bend/crouch. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move over 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in both indoor and outdoor conditions. The noise level is variable and can be elevated during high guest traffic times.

Deadline to apply: November 2, 2024. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, no phone calls please.

This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. RMSC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This policy expressly prohibits discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, gender identity or expression, carrier status, domestic violence victim status, veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person