3rd shift - 11:00pm-7:00am 5 days a week.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

- Secures/opens museum and other campus buildings as scheduled

- Performs routine rounds of all buildings/areas as scheduled

- Checks doors/windows of buildings to ensure tightly closed/locked; notes in log any unlocked

doors/windows.

- Responds to all security requests on campus, relays messages to Supervisor

- Determines when incident requires written report, which report form to use and submits to

supervisor; may prepare other written reports as directed by supervisor.

- Completes all incident reports by taking the time to investigate; promptly reports incidents or

risks that require Supervisor’s attention

- Monitors security camera monitors/observes campus activity

- Maintains a courteous, respectful and professional manner at all times

- Observes the highest standards of conduct of the department and organization.

- Helps to maintain the highest standards of integrity, credibility, and trustworthiness

- All other security duties as needed and required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Enhanced knowledge of basic security and Emergency Action Procedures.

- Skill in both verbal and written communication.

- Skill in observing situations and decision making.

- Skill in dealing courteously with the public.

- Must be flexible and capable to work alone as well as in teams.

 Qualifications:

• A MASS MoCA Security Guard requires a high school diploma (or GED) or job-related work experience
• Our Guards must be -- or willing to be -- trained and certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED, as well as other emergency procedures (i.e., fire and disaster evacuations, active shooter)
• Acts as a team player who works well with others, and shows courtesy and respect to colleagues
• Is able to work alone and as part of a team
• Has strong people skills, including diplomacy and empathy
• Has strong verbal, communication, and analytical skills
• Is adept in conflict resolution; ability to de-escalate a wide range of situations
• Has strong attention to detail, and ability for multi-tasking and critical thinking
• Able to exercise discretion and independent judgment
• Is proficient in, or willing to learn, use of a 2-way radio
• Has proficient and legible writing skills (handwritten and typed)

Work Conditions

• This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, with availability on weekends and holidays, and for events, programs, and festivals, including those after museum hours
• This position requires outdoor patrolling year-round, which may include inclement weather
• This position may require work in dimly lit areas, and/or may be subject to strobe lights or other photosensitive situations

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to climb, stoop, kneel, crawl, twist, bend, sit, walk, stand, and use repetitive movements of the hands
• Must have excellent hearing, vision, and sense of smell in order to be acutely aware of the surrounding environment
• Able to lift, carry, and operate a 25 lb fire extinguisher
• Must be able to wear PPE when necessary

For employment at MASS MoCA, candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be required for employment.

 Minimum starting wage: $17.00/hour plus shift differential.