Lead Officer

Under the direct supervision of the Shift Supervisor, the position is responsible for shift operations and maintains direct responsibility for overseeing the daily inspection of security cameras, alarms, and communication systems for the Museum. This position is responsible for acting in a supervisory role in the day-to-day operation and during special events of an assigned shift.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take the lead in an emergency situation.
• Coordinate staff training.
• Responsible for administrative duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Communicate scheduled off days with Shift Supervisors and Managers.
• Communicate with Shift Supervisor on any areas of concern regarding staff, volunteers, or visitors when on duty.
• Contacts Shift Supervisor for advisement on disciplinary issues.
• Support staffing levels on other shifts if requested by management
• Write reports and disseminate as required.
• Conduct post inspections and complete paperwork associated with assigned shift responsibilities
• Responds to requests for assistance with explanation of policies and procedures
• Respond to emergencies, such as fires, evacuation implementations or employee and/or visitor injuries
• Administer First Aid CPR/AED/STOP The BLEED in the event of any major medical emergencies
• Other duties as assigned by Field Museum Supervisor/Managers

Qualifications:

• Three or more years of security supervisor experience or equivalent
• Have great organizational skills
• Strong MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience is required, along with Google applications such as Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations and work well under pressure
• Provide the ability to make appropriate decisions and use good judgment
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be physically fit to respond quickly to alarms and/or emergencies
• Climb ladders
• Lift or move equipment such as packages, cables, or parcels.
• Must be able to lift or carry 20 or more pounds
• May be exposed to all climatic conditions when patrolling outside of the Museum

Important Note: In order to protect the health and safety of our employees, guests and their families, the Field Museum is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Requests for exemptions from the vaccine will not be considered as given the nature of this position, we are unable to provide an accommodation for anyone who has not been vaccinated.

The Field Museum is an equal opportunity workplace and employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other protected class. We strive to create a working environment that is free of all forms of discrimination and one that promotes human dignity and mutual respect among all staff. We believe every member of our organization enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, to identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions.

The Field Museum strives to ensure that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application, or if you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to accessibility@fieldmuseum.org.