Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Museum Security Officer position. The Museum Security Officer is a part-time, casual position with no benefits, starting at $18/hour. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community. Ensures a safe and secure environment at the Amherst College Museums (Beneski Museum of Natural History, Mead Art Museum & Russian Cultural Center). Provides exemplary customer service representing the museums and the college. Conducts regular patrols of public areas, staff areas, collections storage, and mechanical spaces, as well as museum exteriors. Ensures the policies, procedures, and mission of the department are adhered to and upheld at all times. The Museum Security Officer takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. Work Schedule - Due to the nature of the position, evening and/or weekend availability is required. The work schedule may vary during the following times: Thursdays 4:15 pm - 10:15 pm (Mead Art - Academic year only) Saturday / Sunday: 8:30 am - 5:15 pm (Mead Art or Beneski Natural History) Some weekday/daytime shifts will also be available, but at this time, we can only consider candidates who also have weekend/evening availability: Tuesday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:15 pm (Mead Art Museum) Tuesday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Beneski Natural History Museum) Summary of Responsibilities: Gallery Patrols Assists with ensuring the policies, procedures, and fundamentals of the Museum Security Department are upheld. Refers questions to the Director of Museum Security as needed Facility Patrols Staff regular patrol shifts (non-gallery areas) as a Museum Security Officer Special Event Supervision and Setup Assists the museums with special event management and monitoring. Ensures occupancy limitations are not exceeded, and ensures all aspects of the event are adhered to (proximity to artwork, no food areas, etc.) Assists with setup and breakdown of special event items (clearing gallery furniture out of program spaces and moving in special event tables, chairs and other items as needed Administrative Completes activity logs, documents incidents through detailed reports, conducts email correspondence as needed. Documents items through photography Conducts all duties for the Lobby Attendant position as needed (primarily during non-academic periods) Qualifications: Required High School diploma or equivalent Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving, time management, interpersonal and customer service skills Proficiency with Gmail, ability to use and learn other software Ability to work independently and as a member of a team Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and lift test Preferred Associate's Degree (Criminal Justice, Administration, and/ or Emergency Management) and/or an accredited Law Enforcement or Professional Security Officer Certification, additional certifications (CIPS, CPR & First Aid) 6 months of experience in private security and/or law enforcement or a similar field Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement. Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Welcome to Amherst College! We are excited to share our current openings. You are invited to explore the opportunities available and we encourage you to apply for those that are aligned with your skills and experience. Thank you again for your interest in Amherst College Amherst College, one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, is located in Amherst, Massachusetts-a town of about 35,000 residents in the western part of the state. The college community includes around 1,800 students from 48 states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and 54 countries around the world, along with about 1,000 staff and faculty members. The scenic 1,000-acre campus features a 500-acre wildlife sanctuary and the Book and Plow Farm; three museums: Emily Dickinson Museum, Beneski Museum of Natural History , and Mead Art Museum; and multiple educational and cultural venues and resources through the Five College Consortium. Amherst College is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or the administration of its programs and activities based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Amherst College complies with all relevant state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. If you have any related inquiries, please contact the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, Amherst College, P.O. Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01002-5000. Amherst College's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@amherst.edu. Click here for information about Title IX at Amherst. Inquiries may be directed to: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator Amherst College 79 S Pleasant Street Suite 120 Amherst, MA 01002 crtixoffice@amherst.edu Amherst.edu/offices/title-ix