What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Safety and Security position at The Frick Museums and Art of Pittsburgh?
Director of Safety and Security
Summary: Directs all aspects of the Frick Art Museum Guards and the current agency guards (outside contractor) to ensure a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors and all of the artifacts and art at the Frick Art & Historical Center.
- Must have a commitment to fostering a workplace culture of Equity and Inclusion
Reports to: Executive Director
Status: Full time, exempt with benefits
Salary: $62,000-$80,000, based on experience
Responsibilities:
- Manages, Schedules and Trains all safety staff: 50%
- Interviews, hires, and trains all Safety personnel in current museum security practices that are standard in the field
- Adhere to the Frick security policies and procedures.
- Monitor the temperature and humidity levels within Clayton and the Frick Art Museum (FAM) by utilizing HVAC equipment and software; communicates issues and works to resolve issues with the Curatorial Department
- Monitor, track and respond to alarms pertaining to all entry/exit from buildings on site using the current provided security software.
- Perform rounds of the site utilizing the current provided security software.
- Interface politely with the staff and visitors.
- Maintain and establish site-wide safety policies and procedures and ensures all personnel are trained and in compliance: 25%
- Prepares and updates the site-wide disaster plan with input from the Director of Operations and Director of Enterprise and Visitor Services.
- Implements annual disaster training programs with all staff on a consistent basis
- Updates fire and entry alarm systems and assists in performing annual fire extinguisher inspections.
- Establishes good working relations with all local and City of Pittsburgh emergency staffs.
- Collaborates with fellow Senior Staff members to understand and enhance specific organizational needs: 10%
- Attends and participates in Senior Staff meetings.
- Establishes good working relations with all local and City of Pittsburgh emergency staffs.
- Develops and manages the annual safety budget: 10%
- Oversees the Frick Safety Committee and implements committee recommendations: 5%
- Handles other duties as requested by management
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of Safety Management or directly related experience required. Museum experience strongly preferred but not required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related curriculum or, an additional two years of Safety Management experience.
- Ability to think and work strategically and quickly.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to deal effectively with donors, visitors, and staff.
- Proficiency in Windows Office Suite - a history of working with security software a plus.
- Ability to handle a variety of responsibilities under pressure and time constraints
- Clearance of a criminal background check.
The Frick Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to fostering a workplace culture of accessibility, inclusion, diversity, and racial equality and urges all diverse candidates to apply.
Salary : $62,000 - $80,000
