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Security Officer- EMT
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Security Officer- EMT
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Security Supervisor
An Introduction to Glenstone Museum
Founded with the mission to seamlessly integrate art, architecture, and landscape, Glenstone is an art museum located on over 300 acres of rolling hills and unspoiled woodland in Potomac, Maryland. The museum, opened in 2006 and expanded in 2018, offers nearly 60,000 square feet of exhibition space to showcase its collection of more than 1300 works by 200 contemporary artists. With its expansion, Glenstone now has the ability to welcome 100,000 visitors each year, and admission is always free.
Position Overview
The EMT Security Officer interacts regularly with the public, making it one of the most essential and important roles at Glenstone. As a member of the security team, you will have a critical role in protecting Glenstone staff and visitors, a world-class art collection, 300+ acres of rolling meadows and forests, and buildings designed by renowned architects.
Glenstone Museum is a privately funded nonprofit that operates with the rigor and best practices of a successful business. Security Officers at Glenstone work with a first-rate security team, learn and participate in best practices, and work in an environment that includes state-of-the-art technology and systems.
Key Responsibilities
An Introduction to Glenstone Museum
Founded with the mission to seamlessly integrate art, architecture, and landscape, Glenstone is an art museum located on over 300 acres of rolling hills and unspoiled woodland in Potomac, Maryland. The museum, opened in 2006 and expanded in 2018, offers nearly 60,000 square feet of exhibition space to showcase its collection of more than 1300 works by 200 contemporary artists. With its expansion, Glenstone now has the ability to welcome 100,000 visitors each year, and admission is always free.
Position Overview
The EMT Security Officer interacts regularly with the public, making it one of the most essential and important roles at Glenstone. As a member of the security team, you will have a critical role in protecting Glenstone staff and visitors, a world-class art collection, 300+ acres of rolling meadows and forests, and buildings designed by renowned architects.
Glenstone Museum is a privately funded nonprofit that operates with the rigor and best practices of a successful business. Security Officers at Glenstone work with a first-rate security team, learn and participate in best practices, and work in an environment that includes state-of-the-art technology and systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to and take the lead on all medical incidents.
- Conduct regular, thorough patrols of buildings and grounds.
- Evaluate situations to determine any hazards or dangers and take appropriate action to protect the safety of staff, visitors, and property.
- Monitor building security by regularly inspecting doors, windows, gates, and locks and complete daily logs to ensure thorough and accurate record keeping.
- Perform building opening and/or closing procedures including locking and unlocking doors, and arming and disarming alarms.
- Conduct regular surveillance of all security systems including cameras, fence alarms, key access control, and card access.
- Work in the gate house when assigned, serving as the first point of contact and access control for the staff and vendor entrance.
- Work in the state-of-the-art control room that monitors the 300+ acre site as well as the interior and exterior of the museums and other buildings.
- Operate vehicles to safely transport staff and equipment around the site.
- Ensure positive interaction and welcoming environment for all visitors.
- Propose and assist with medical scenarios, fire drills/evacuations, and other related training.
- Schedule and instruct CPR/first Aid/AED classes for organization.
- Maintain and inventory medical supplies and equipment (i.e., medical bags response, AEDs and fire extinguishers.)
Required Skills & Experience
- COVID-19 vaccination and up to date on all boosters.
- Strong cultural competence, interpersonal communication, planning, and organizational skills.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- EMT-B or higher certification.
- Valid driver’s license and able to operate a motor vehicle with a standard transmission.
- Ability to read and write clearly and concisely in English and converse intelligently over the telephone and two-way radio.
- Ability to work off-hour events and weekends on occasion as needed and available for 24/7 emergency contact.
- Proficiency with electronic systems including access control, intrusion detection, fire detection/ suppression, and video surveillance.
- Ability to walk, run, jump, crawl, climb steep stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, and work with hands above shoulder level and to safely lift and operate a 50-pound fire extinguisher.
- Ability to see 20/20 or have corrected vision of 20/40 and to hear normal conversation.
- CPR Certification, Certified First Responder, and AED Certification or the ability to earn certification within first 30 days of employment with the support of Glenstone.
- American Red Cross Instructor certification or the ability to earn certification within first 3 month of employment with the support of Glenstone.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and a physical fitness test.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates Degree in Management, Criminal Justice, or related field.
- Designation as a Certified Institutional Protection Specialist (IFCPP) and/or Certified Protection Professional (ASIS).
- Certified in: First Aid, AED, CPR, Basic Life Support, Emergency Medical Response, or ability to obtain within 30-days of employment.
- Working knowledge of Building Management Systems (HVAC) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Active participation in national and/or local security organizations such as IFCPP and ASIS.
Salary and Benefits
This is a full-time position. Glenstone offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and provides a total benefits package that helps you manage your health, protect your income, and prepare for the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, long-term disability and AD&D insurance, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA); a 401(k)-retirement account with a matching contribution; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and tuition reimbursement.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary Range: $27 - $30 per hour
Reasonable accommodations will be made to suit the candidate; however, this is a physically demanding position that requires vision, mobility and dexterity, and being ambulatory.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary Range: $27 - $30 per hour
Reasonable accommodations will be made to suit the candidate; however, this is a physically demanding position that requires vision, mobility and dexterity, and being ambulatory.