at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Security and Facility Supervisor - Krannert Art MuseumCollege of Fine and Applied Arts
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Job Summary
Under supervision from the Senior Assistant Director, Operations and Strategy, this position is responsible for the overall safety and security of the Krannert Art Museum (KAM)-its facility, visitors and staff, the museum's collection, and works on loan. The Supervisor is the primary liaison with University Facility & Services personnel. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure human safety, deter theft and damage to property, and provide internal oversight of the physical plant.
Duties & Responsibilities
Security Oversight
• Develop, implement, and revise security policies and procedures. Maintain compliance with university policies, including those related to Human Resources and union agreements.
• Keep current with the latest developments in the field of museum security technology and training.
• Serve as liaison with Campus Police & Campus Fire concerning fire prevention, overall museum security matters, and building safety and maintenance issues.
• Contribute to the development and revision of emergency response/disaster plans, accreditation documents, and facility reports.
• Oversee incoming and outgoing shipments of artwork, packages, etc., working with appropriate museum staff as needed.
• Oversee and maintain a working knowledge of all security equipment and alarm system operations, including keycard, key, and alarm code access. Manage vendor relationship for leased monitoring equipment.
• Act proactively to create a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for visitors and staff. Be on call 24/7 (or ensure a designate is identified) to monitor and/or respond to security and facility alarm calls and emergency maintenance issues for KAM.
Facility Oversight
• Serve as liaison to Facilities & Services. Oversee and maintain a broad knowledge of museum HVAC systems while working closely with museum collections personnel to ensure proper museum environment at all museum locations.
• Troubleshoot regular and emergency maintenance requests, taking action steps and routing to Facilities & Services and others, as appropriate.
• Create, submit, and track work orders, maintain building maintenance logs, and ensure work order completion. Serve as unit contact for Archibus, FabWeb, and other facilities related systems.
• Participate on all facility and capital project teams.
• Consult with appropriate museum staff regarding specialized needs for the collection, exhibitions, and programs.
• Serve as liaison to Grounds, work closely with KAM Garden volunteers to maintain museum gardens.
Evaluation and Training
• Working with appropriate hiring team, interviews, selects, and orients new Security Guards
• Conduct ongoing and annual guard evaluations and maintain a working knowledge of Performance Partnership Program for disciplinary action.
• Establishes work assignments and schedules of assigned Security Guards. Plans and schedules in-service training for Security Guards
• Working in partnership with Customer Service Specialist, coordinate security training for student gallery attendants.
• Oversee the annual state mandated completion of sexual harassment and ethics online training for security staff.
• Unit Clery Act liaison responsible for overseeing annual training for eligible museum staff.
• Schedule and coordinate safety, first aid, and CPR classes for all KAM staff
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Valid Illinois drivers license if essential to the position.
- No record of conviction of a felony, or of a crime involving moral turpitude.
- One year (12 months) of security experience comparable to the lower level of the series.
Preferred Qualifications
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in police training, fire suppression, and/or first aid training.
• Previous experience managing building key card access, security video cameras, as well as alarm systems.
• Previous security-related experience.
• Previous experience with building and system maintenance issues and processes.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Must be computer literate.
• Ability to pass Basic Life Support First Aid Training and complete University of Illinois Campus Police Security Guard Training.
• Must have strong customer service skills.
• Security and safety procedure knowledge.
• Must have strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with staff, students, museum visitors, and others.
• Reliable, predictable attendance is essential to the position.
• A valid Illinois Driver's License is desirable.
• Ability to respond to museum emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
• Position includes extensive walking, standing, and sitting for long periods; bending, stooping, reaching; opening/closing doors weighing upwards of 25lbs.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under stressful or dangerous conditions.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 4211 - Security Guard Supervisor position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. Minimum salary for this position is $48,000. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints, The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. Work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on June 6th, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Bobbie Clegg at bjclegg@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .
Requisition ID: 1024734
Job Category: Service Operations
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
