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Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25282 For questions regarding this position, please contact: Steve Keim
(406) 994-3304
stephen.keim@montana.edu Classification Title Security Guard II Working Title Security Guard II Brief Position Overview Museum of the Rockies seeks an experienced, trustworthy, and team-oriented Security Officer. The Security Officer works under the direct supervision of the Security and Facility Manager to create a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors, staff, exhibits, and collections. The Security Officer will be a professional and responsible individual who supports the management of daily security and facility operations of the museum. The Security Officer protects the Museum of the Rockies physical property, associated assets, visitors, and staff concerning security and facility operations. Position Number 4N1744 Department Museum of the Rockies Division Museum of the Rockies Appointment Type Classified Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Non-Exempt Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary Salary range of $20 to $23 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. Contract Type Classified Hourly If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details

General Statement Museum of the Rockies seeks an experienced, trustworthy, and team-oriented Security Officer. The Security Officer works under the direct supervision of the Security and Facility Manager to create a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors, staff, exhibits, and collections. The Security Officer will be a professional and responsible individual who supports the management of daily security and facility operations of the museum. The Security Officer protects the Museum of the Rockies physical property, associated assets, visitors, and staff concerning security and facility operations.
Museum of the Rockies (MOR) is Montana’s most visited museum and top ten Montana tourist destinations. In 2022, the museum anticipates serving over 230,000 general visitors and thousands of program participants. MOR is a college-level division of Montana State University, an independent 501©(3) organization, a Smithsonian Affiliate, an accredited AAM museum, and a repository for state and federal fossils. The interdisciplinary museum has one of the finest collections of paleontology in the world and a significant cultural collection from the Northern Rocky region. Located on a 22-acre museum site, it includes a 120,000-square-foot-facility, the state-of-the-art Taylor Planetarium, the 240 seat Hager Auditorium, Martin Children’s Discovery Center, and Living History Farm, along with an off-site 553-acre paleontology preserve. Duties and Responsibilities Proactively Ensure Safety Support the Security and Facility Manager with Security and Facility Operations. Protect the Museum through proactive prevention including alarm systems, video monitoring, and on-site patrol to prevent vandalism and theft, and to control access to staff areas including the lab and collections. Document and actively manage security access for all MOR staff. Respond to reports of physical injury, provide medical first-aid, or contact EMS. Assist in the control and disposition of Lost and Found property. Ensure security of doors, windows, and gates by physical inspection. Enforce security policies and procedures with all staff, contractors, and visitors. Continually provides a visual security presence by patrolling the interior, exterior and perimeter of MOR while on duty and promptly respond to any alarms. Provides excellent customer service and assists visitors and patrons of the Museum by providing direction to various parts of the building, or grounds, answering general questions, etc. Investigate incidents and complete reports. May include communicating with MSU Police, Bozeman Fire Department, MSU Safety & Risk Management, MSU Facilities Services, and Federal and State Agencies. Alert appropriate staff of any policy violations and emergencies. Be on 24-hour call as assigned to respond to problems and emergencies outside of normal shift times. This position is the first responder to Museum emergencies including medical emergencies, accidents, conflict, crime, and fire. Ensure that security and safety checks are performed as required. Assigned as security coverage for all open hours and after-hours events. Accurately maintain daily logs, written reports, and cash exchanges. Required to work alone and unsupervised during nights, weekends, and holidays (including Thanksgiving and Christmas). Perform other Security and Facility Operations as needed and assigned.

Update Security Policies & Procedures and Provide Training Knowledge the Security Team Policies and Procedures. Understand the MOR emergency preparedness program. Have expert knowledge of and have accessible the Collections Policies & Procedures.
Facility Assists in ensuring the Museum complies with all statutory requirements related to building security, health, and safety, including but not limited to, OSHA, Building, Fire, and ADA regulations. Assist in keeping the buildings and grounds up to standards for health and safety (e.g., proper height of fire extinguishers, room capacities), work with MSU Facilities Services to report issues. Assist in investigating and documenting safety violations, report to supervisor or proper authority. Ensure safety of individuals on museum property, monitor walkways and facility entrances, initiate action to correct uncertain conditions; monitor conditions until physical hazard is corrected. Observe and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and unlocked security doors. Record and submit data regarding property damage, unusual occurrences, or the malfunctioning of machinery or equipment to supervisory staff. May perform equipment safety checks and/or set thermostatic controls to maintain specified temperatures in buildings or cold storage rooms. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Associates Degree in field relevant to the position and/or a combination of two years of training (i.e. police academy, military police school, etc.), education, and/or work experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, security operations or closely related field. Relevant knowledge of a diverse range of safety and security practices and procedures, security equipment, devices, including highly specialized operating requirements, methods, and procedures to protect buildings, access control, collection, staff members and visitors. Demonstrate experience in emergency reporting and response planning. Demonstrated experience in customer service and handling cash and valuables. Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Demonstrated experience as a security officer, law enforcement, or similar position. Demonstrated experience in customer service, security, and/or hospitality. Progressively responsible experience in museum security or public safety. Demonstrated experience working in a museum environment including an understanding of collections and exhibit care. Demonstrated experience working with security systems including video monitoring and alarm systems. The Successful Candidate Will Be able to respond to building alarms when off duty to assist local law enforcement with response addressing a variety of security needs. Be honest, flexible, and team oriented. Be a firm worker who is punctual, reliable, and loyal. Have excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills. Have knowledge of the principles of effective security enforcement, administration, and supervision. Represent MSU and MOR in a professional manner, maintaining a calm, courteous, and objective attitude in all situations. Position Special Requirements/Additional Information Must successfully complete and pass a security background investigation Certification in Basic First Aid, AED, and CPR Training

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This position has supervisory duties? No Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search. Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on February 27, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Special Instructions EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

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