Security Specialist Date Posted: Dec 20, 2024 Requisition ID: 453876 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. About the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS): The mission of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is to celebrate, explore and steward all that is authentically wondrous about Indiana.  The 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. Role Overview: This Part-Time position is designated for 3rd shift, requiring 25 hours per week (50 biweekly). Candidates must also be available to work weekends and holidays. Key Skills for an Ideal Candidate: • Strong situational awareness and ability to respond effectively to security incidents during overnight hours. • Excellent communication skills to document incidents and collaborate with internal teams and visitors. • Proficiency in performing routine safety checks to ensure compliance with safety regulations and museum policies. Key Projects and Responsibilities: • Conducting safety inspections of museum properties and historic sites, ensuring compliance with OSHA, ADA, and other state regulations. • Assisting with ongoing efforts to maintain a secure environment for museum visitors, staff, and collections. • Supporting security operations during off-peak hours, including incident response, monitoring access points, and conducting patrols. Salary Statement: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $16.73/hr but may be commensurate with education or work experience. A Day in the Life: + Patrols the Indiana State Museum, which encompasses two buildings (270,000 sq. ft.) connected by a 200-foot interior bridge as well as the immediate perimeter of the facility to protect the property and occupants against fire, vandalism, security violations and other disturbances. + Reports through verbal and written means, unusual circumstances, public safety hazards or any other incidents to the Manager of Security, Security Coordinator, or appropriate law enforcement agencies. + Monitors access to restricted and semi-restricted areas of the museum; ensures staff, visitors, volunteers, contractors, and guests have appropriate credentials. + Ensures adherence of museum security policies by guests, visitors, volunteers, contractors, and staff. Communicates infractions of museum security policies when appropriate. + Operates, monitors, and responds accordingly using various security communication systems (base radio, two-way radio, emergency phones), fire and security alarm systems (intrusion, space, point protection, smoke, heat and pull station alarm) and closed caption television surveillance system, etc. + Assist in traffic control duties near the museum entrances/exits and loading docks as assigned. + Ability to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. ·Ability to work independent of direct supervision. ·Ability to handle emergencies including accidents, injuries and possibly deaths. + Ability to effectively and professionally communicate on telephone and two-way radio. ·Ability to maintain a professional personal appearance. ·Performs related duties as assigned What You'll Need for Success: + Must be at least 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or equivalent. + Basic knowledge and understanding of law enforcement, security, and fire inspection procedures. + Ability to operate sophisticated surveillance systems. + Ability to read with comprehension, follow written and verbal orders, write reports, and maintain logs. + Ability to communicate effectively to visitors/guests, staff members and have working knowledge of visitor experience service standards. + Incumbent must be able to effectively provide information to visitors, communicate by telephone, radio, and write legibly. + Incumbent is representing ISMHS management during evening hours and weekends and is expected to conduct himself or herself in a professional manner which is favorable to ISMHS. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for part-time employees which includes: + Paid vacation, personal and sick time off + Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs + 12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years + New Parent Leave + Free Parking + Free LinkedIn Learning Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov. The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application. Current Employee? Click here (https://performancemanager8.successfactors.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte\_company=indianaoff) to apply.