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Security Officer I – Day Shift

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver
Full Time
Posted January 31, 2025

We are looking for a Security Officer to join our team! This position is responsible for patrolling, observing, and monitoring the Museum while reporting any irregularities or damages. The Security Officer is expected to complete reports that include recording observations, information, and surveillance activities in and around the facility. The Security Officer ensures our guests feel safe and comfortable while providing exceptional customer service. In this position, you will work closely with other security officers, the Denver Police Department, museum staff, and guests.

The Security Officer position requires excellent customer service skills, as you will be working with a diverse community in our exciting traveling exhibits. This position will use observational skills while responding to incidents and assisting museum guests. There is additional training and future opportunities to expand your knowledge and duties within the Security Department.

Job Class: Full-Time
Hiring Range: $21.00
Work Schedule: Various
Direct Reports: 0
Essential Duties  
  • Observes, patrols, monitors, and controls access for the entire Museum facility complex.
  • Reports safety and security discrepancies.
  • Dispatching of officers and emergency response. Monitoring software, CCTV, and fire panels.
  • Immediately responds to and assists in the coordination of emergency incidents.
  • Communicates to guests and staff the information appropriate for each situation.
  • Maintains a balance of customer service, legal behavior, and adherence to procedures while enforcing museum rules and policies.
  • Maintains required training certifications in First aid and CPR annually.
  • Provides special escorts.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements
  • High School or equivalent required
  • 1 year of experience in security, or military or equivalent related service is required
  • Current driver’s license with clean driving record, or ability to obtain license within 30 days of hire.
  • Ability to comply with requirements for Denver Security License within 30 days of hire.
Working Conditions
  • Office: Moderate noise (business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
  • Lifting requirements: Medium physical effort required by handling up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
  • Stand or sit: must be able to remain in a stationary position (80% of the time)
  • Ability to walk 6-8 miles/day to patrol the Museum and property.
  • Ability to work outside as needed in all types of weather.
  • Ability to move someone in a wheelchair, or relocate an injured party to a safer area.
  • Ability to climb ladders and investigate issues in an emergency.
  • May need to detain suspects for police apprehension.
Application Instructions
Please submit your resume by 6:00 p.m. MT on Friday, February 21st.  Applications will not be accepted after this time. DMNS reserves the right to close the position before this date. Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum’s website.

DMNS Core Values

  • We love science.
  • We are curious, creative, and playful.
  • We cultivate relationships with each other, diverse communities, the environment, and for our future.
  • We think critically and act with empathy.

Perks of Working at DMNS

Click HERE (https://www.dmns.org/about/careers/benefits//) to learn more about the benefits package offered to DMNS staff.

Dayforce Wallet: Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you. Request up to 50% of your net earnings without waiting for the standard pay day, through the Dayforce Wallet mobile app.

Due to the high volume of people who apply, we are not able to respond to specific inquiries regarding your application status.

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Compensation: $21/hour

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