Museum Chief Security Officer

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to develop, implement and monitor a comprehensive museum security program designed to protect and safeguard the facility and its collections and provide a safe environment for visitors and staff.  The essential functions are: supervises two or more full-time employees; conducts inspection of the Museum building and exhibits; monitors electronic security and surveillance equipment and fire control systems; performs administrative and customer service duties; and serves as the Museum liaison with police, fire, alarm companies, security contractors, and other departments and agencies. The Museum Chief Security Officer reports to Assistant Museum Director (Operations).

High school diploma or GED.  Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in building security management to include experience as a lead worker and/or supervisor. Preference will be given for experience or training in electronic security systems as well as security experience in a museum or cultural setting.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.  Must be willing to submit to a thorough background investigation.  Must be willing to work an assigned shift.  Must be willing to work holidays, weekends, nights, and on-call duty as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Physical ability to walk, stand, and remain alert for the duration of the assigned shift as needed to patrol assigned areas and to perform security duties.    

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.  The current vacancies are with the City of Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and willingness/supplemental questionnaire.  For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and willingness/supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were.  If more than five qualified applications are received, the information provided on the application and willingness/supplemental questionnaire will be used to rank applicants and tied scores will not be broken (in accordance with Personnel Rules and Regulations, Rule VII, Section 3). If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.

DRUG TEST: Employment is conditional upon the potential employee passing a preemployment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Personnel Department reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.

I9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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