What are the responsibilities and job description for the Museum Security Officer (part-time) position at Bowdoin College?
Posting Details
Title
Museum Security Officer (part-time)
Posting Number
C00389JP
Department
Safety and Security
Job Summary
Bowdoin College’s Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum is dedicated entirely to all things Arctic, particularly focusing on the explorations of Bowdoin graduates, Robert E. Peary (Class of 1877) and Donald B. MacMillan (Class of 1898). The museum houses a variety of exhibits that include artifacts from Arctic expeditions, historical documents, photographs, and Native Alaskan and Inuit materials. In addition, the museum offers insights into the scientific and environmental challenges of the region. The museum is a part of Bowdoin’s commitment to education and research in the Arctic and polar regions.
The Security Officer for the Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum is responsible for public safety, property protection, and for maintaining order and securing conditions within the Museum and on the Museum grounds. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Opening and securing the Museum daily, including conducting walking patrols of the Museum galleries, administrative offices, and storage areas
- Protecting the collections and facilities, supervising visitors, and monitoring general activities in the Museum
- Providing assistance to visitors, patrons, and staff either in person, on the telephone, or through electronic mail, and ensuring good public relations between the College and local communities
- Becoming thoroughly familiar with all building systems (intrusion alarms, fire panels, HVAC) and the unique characteristics of the Museum building
- Diffusing situations with tactful and appropriate communication skills and explaining department and Museum procedures to the public as needed
- Taking necessary measures to prevent crime and safeguard the lives and property of all visitors and staff, as well as investigating incidents, crimes and complaints committed against the Museum while observing established regulations and policy
The hourly rate for this position is $18 per hour.
Education/Skills Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Some college/coursework preferred
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a calm manner when stressful circumstances occur.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to produce clear and concise reports, correspondences, and emails.
- Problem-solving: Ability to work with a wide variety of people in varying situations, identify issues, generate solutions and make sound decisions
- Detail-oriented: High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy of written incident reports, logs, and forms
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
- Previous experience working in a customer facing role
- CPR and AED certification or willing to obtain certification upon hire
Standard Work Days and Hours
- The Museum requires year-round, 7 days a week security coverage, and Security Officer shifts are scheduled between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
- This is a casual, part-time, non-benefit eligible position working between 12 – 19 hours/week. It is an on-site role, and candidates must be able to work in person on Bowdoin College Campus in Brunswick, Maine.
- Although this position is intended to be flexible, maintaining regularly scheduled hours/week, the officer can be assigned to other shifts due to operational needs, including weekend hours and black out days. Also, additional hours may be required for shift coverage, especially during significant College events (e.g. Commencement, Reunion, Exhibit Openings and Special Functions).
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift
Employment Category
Casual
Benefits Eligible
No
Pay Type
Hourly
Background Check Package Requirements
Support Staff
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?
Yes
Posting Date
03/14/2025
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled
No
Type of Posting
Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
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