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About the Role

This position carries out a variety of responsibilities to protect visitors, staff, and museum properties, ensuring the museum operates 24/7, including weekends and holidays. The role requires flexibility to work assigned and other shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure Museum environment.
• Act as the direct representative of the Museum in all matters relating to security and safety when the immediate situation dictates or when superiors are unavailable.
• Observe and enforce all museum policies, rules and regulations relating to the well-being of visitors and Museum staff, and to the security of all property within the Museum complex.
• Correct, or cause to be corrected, security or safety deficiencies noted during duty.
• Monitor the Museum security and fire pads and respond accordingly when alarm activation occurs.
• Respond quickly to situations, which may include running, climbing stairs, or lifting heavy objects.
• Be observant for fire, unusual noises or odors, or malfunctions of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and equipment, and take immediate corrective action.
• Secure all unlocked doors, turn off unnecessary lights, control access to locked areas, and conduct required guard tour patrols.
• In the absence of an Attendant Supervisor, perform the duties and assume the responsibilities of the R/C-4, and supervise assigned staff.
• Assist visitors and other on-duty personnel when requested, if such request does not violate Museum rules and regulations.
• Maintain order and quiet in public and restricted areas.
• Maintain liaison with local police and conduct investigations as required.
• Prepare subject reports.
• Maintain a record of portable fire extinguishers and conduct required monthly inspections.
• Assist in the presentation of in-service programs related to security, fire and safety when requested.
• Regulate and control parking within the parking lots/areas as required.
• Receive and place in safe keeping, Lost and Found items.
• Maintain a log of all activities occurring during assigned shifts and maintain security and safety records.
• Complete proper incident, staff accident, visitor accident or safety forms.
• Attend all required and recommended training sessions.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• Additional training in security, safety, fire prevention and accident prevention.
• Must be able to meet requirements and pass all necessary examinations dictated by the State of New York’s Department of State: Division of Licensing and the Division of Criminal Justice Services, regarding the NYS Security Guard Act of 1992.
• CPR / AED / First Aid certification.
• Clean & Current NYS driver’s license and record.
• Ability to assist with transportation needs when required.
• May work in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to spend prolonged periods on your feet during walking patrols, along with duties performed in the security command center.
• Must be physically capable to run, carry and climb, lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to handle various types of phone calls.
• Comfortable working alone for extended hours.

Skills

• Security
• Safety
• Fire prevention
• Accident prevention
• CPR
• AED
• First Aid

Location

• Cooperstown, NY

Work Type

• Full-time
• In-person

Experience Level

• Security experience preferred

Education Level

• High School diploma

Salary/Compensations

• $17.00-18.50 per hour

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Medical/Dental FSA
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays)

About the Company

• Working at the National Baseball Hall of Fame is a career experience unlike any other.
• Every member of our team is a steward of the game’s history.
• Our mission is simple - we preserve history, honor excellence and connect generations.
• We deeply value and support our dedicated team members.
• We provide a respectful and inclusive workplace.
• We work to foster connection, grow, and cultivate talent, and provide flexibility to best support the health and well-being of our staff – all while having fun along the way.
• The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum opened its doors for the first time on June 12, 1939, and has grown to become one of the country's most popular destinations.
• The Hall of Fame is the home of the game’s treasures, where the magic of baseball’s stories and legends are passed on from generation to generation.

Equal Opportunity

• We’re looking to recruit, hire, and collaborate with people of all backgrounds to help us build a team with varied perspectives and experiences.
• We are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment for all and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.