Security Specialists work under the direct supervision of the command center manager, monitoring and providing surveillance of all Museum areas including but not limited to exterior perimeter, Museum garage, surface parking lots, and offsite properties. Equipment consists of closed-circuit television monitors, video recording, base station radio, a PC-based system for fire detection, emergency evacuation, security alarms and card access.

In addition to these responsibilities, the Security Specialist is expected to respond to security related incidents or escalations during their assigned shift, providing guidance and direction to visitors, staff and volunteers. Security Specialists also act as mentors to security officers and supervisors, serving as an escalation point of and sharing their knowledge, to help develop the core capabilities of the team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS