Security Guard 1 / On-Call

Security Guard 1 / On-Call

This position will remain on-call and will not become permanent. This position is eligible to accrue annual and sick leave based on hours worked. This posting is open for one (1) position that is on-call for various shifts that include evenings and weekends and to cover shifts primarily for planned absences of day shift staff and/or to provide security during programs or rental events. If you do not have a reasonable amount of availability for these shifts you should not apply. Schedule: Varies according to need, but will include day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts not to exceed 69 hours per month. Not eligible for telework.

What you will be doing: You will be vital to the success of the organization by providing superior front-line customer service to visitors, safety and security of the buildings, its contents, and occupants. You will ensure that a detailed account of safety and security tasks are recorded accurately, timely, and concisely. You will ensure the building is free from safety hazards and correct &/or report any deficiencies for action.

A little about us: Founded in 1891 and now into its second century of service, the Washington State Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and vividly presenting Washington's diverse and storied history. Our work illuminates the past, enlightens the present, and informs the future. Our mission is to partner with our communities to explore how history connects us all. Our vision is to be the recognized destination for Washington State history. We achieve this by serving as our state's primary history educator, making history relevant to our modern lives, and supporting civic dialogue where all are welcome. The Society serves individuals and organizations statewide through publications, outreach programs, curriculum, free virtual public programs, and other online services. However, the majority of the Society's interactions with the public occur at the Washington State History Museum, located in Tacoma, Washington. The Museum traditionally serves more than 80,000 annually, including more than 15,000 K-12 school children visiting the museum on a field trip. We also welcome more than 10,000 visitors free of charge each year through a variety of access programs. We are much more than a regional museum. We continually ask ourselves how we can better serve Washingtonians across our state. Our Heritage Capital Projects grant program distributes up to $10M per biennium to fund public heritage, history interpretation, and historic preservation projects across the state. Our popular public history magazine COLUMBIA is enjoyed by readers of all ages. And the Historical Society's collections at our Research Center, along with a digital collections database, are a resource to scholars and researchers from across the nation. The Washington State Historical Society is a dynamic place to work with a dedicated staff. We expand our impact by connecting with communities across the Evergreen State through exhibitions, heritage projects, workshops, public programs, publications, and conversations. Our goal is to bring history into focus in such a way that the participant cannot help but discover valuable insights from and feel deep connections with the people and events of the past. We have an active commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility and are looking for team members who have a passion for professionalism and serving the public, and a desire to contribute to a positive work culture.

Duties

Some of what you'll be doing includes:

• Provide museum access, and patrol museum grounds
• Provide written daily security report
• Provide security report for observed discrepancies and/or incidents
• Enforce museum rules and policies, and monitor and enforce parking lot rules and fees
• Provide visitor assistance
• Observe and report safety and security matters
• Monitor and control access to museum premises
• Enter parking registration information & violation information
• Set up & breakdown room layouts
• Provide access for rental deliveries
• Escort potential rental clients and answer questions
• Performs custodial and grounds work
• Remove trash and recycling from building and grounds

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or GED
• 1-year prior experience in security, military basic training, or law enforcement
• Able to do sustained physical work, including working from a step ladder.
• Able to lift/move/transfer 50 lbs.

Special Requirements:

• CPR/First Aid & AED certification within 6 months of employment
• Must pass a background check

Competencies:

• Accountability – Accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Believes that the results achieved directly result from personal decisions and actions. Acknowledges and corrects mistakes.
• Interpersonal Skills – Interacts with co-workers, clients and others in a positive manner. Practices active listening. Is open and honest. Treats others with respect, kindness and consideration.
• Productivity – Produces quality, desired results in an efficient manner. Manages resources efficiently.
• Safety – Performs work in a safe manner at all times. Assesses the work site for hazards. Maintains an organized work area. Identifies, corrects and reports unsafe situations. Seeks guidance from supervisor and safety committee if needed. Attends and actively participates in safety training events. Considers the safety of other employees and visitors on the job site.

Working Conditions: Majority of work is inside controlled environment building. Minor work is performed outside. Hazards exist pertaining to safety/first aid responses – PPE provided. This position performs sustained physical work, including working from a step ladder.

Supplemental Information

Conditions of Employment: Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

NOTE: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not substitute for completing the "duties summary" section of the application. Please do not refer to resume for detail, or your application may be disqualified.

• Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Union Inclusion: This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Opportunity for All: The Washington State Historical Society celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws. You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact Information: Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or View phone number on click.appcast.io. For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Rachel Vaughan by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io.