Facilities & Security Officer

Position Type: Full Time, Nonexempt Salary

Expected Hours of Work: Thursday through Monday; hours and days may vary depending on the needs of the organization 

Salary: $42,000

Summary:

Facilities and Security (F&S) Officer is responsible for the safety and security of Great Lakes Science Center’s guests and visitors, employees, volunteers, vendors, partners, and property. F&S Officer is also tasked with the duty of setting up and breaking down special events and internal department requests, including, but not limited to table and chair deployment and strike. F&S Officer will assist the facilities department when requested, including shipping and receiving. This person can recognize and meet the needs of life safety code, work in a professional manner, and multi-task during emergency situations. This position will also complete tasks, assignments, and projects under the direction of the Facilities and Security Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Security

• Will be trained as a competent person to operate all life safety devices including the fire panel
• Will regularly patrol GLSC property, interior and exterior, and may be assigned to patrol the historic Steamship William G. Mather Museum during operating season
• Will carry and be responsible for an issued set of security keys, an assigned GLSC two-way radio, and the duty phone
• Will become CPR/AED & First Aid certified and will respond to any first aid or medical emergency calls
• Will be responsible for the opening and/or closing of the building or Steamship during public business hours, early mornings or after hours during special events
• Will respond to calls for security and calls for service, including access control (locking/unlocking doors)
• Will be responsible for facilitating emergency evacuation in conjunction with the F&S team and GLSC floor wardens, and will respond to indicated areas to assess situation (within reason to personal safety)
• Will operate and monitor security surveillance cameras
• Will complete all required security reports and documentation, in a complete and timely manner
• Will complete life safety assignments on a regular basis
  • Preform equipment checks on fire extinguishers and complete checklist
  • Perform emergency stairwell checks; will compile a list of any deficiencies found and inform the F&S Manager
  • Will identify and correct blocked emergency exits through the facility while performing regular patrols; will report deficiencies requiring additional assistance to the facilities team
• Will follow and implement GLSC’s Emergency Action Plans

Facilities

• Will be responsible for setting up and striking special events and internal department setups
  • Will include setting up chairs and tables throughout the building, including outside
  • May include setup of dance floor, tents, bike racks, benches, etc., including outside
  • May be required to move furniture within the building to accommodate setups
• Will be trained how to turn on and off lights and exhibits throughout the building and steamship
• Will be trained how to properly start, stop and reset escalators

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional environment and interacts directly with guests. Due to the nature of the job, the employee must maintain professionalism during all interactions with guests and visitors, employees, volunteers, contractors, partners, and vendors, which may be in high-stress situations. (Example: Solving confrontations or assisting with a medical emergency.) Must always remain objective.

This job works inside and outside, year-round. Due to the historic nature of the Steamship, air conditioning is not available, and this role may experience warm temperatures during the spring/summer operating season. Due to the operations of the building, a weekly schedule may be provided as late as a week prior for this department.

The Facilities and Security (F&S) department is team orientated. This role may also work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends. Due to the operations of the department and organization, F&S staff work during holidays. F&S staff will also flex their schedules when needed for the organization and for fellow staff members

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, write, and type. The employee frequently is required to stand on post; walk/respond in a professional manner to emergency calls, use hands to handle, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to lift items needed for special events, up to 50 pounds; and be able to push or pull minimum of 200 pounds.