Gallery Guard

Department

ISAC:
Visitor Services & Security

About the Department

The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures was founded in 1919 by James Henry Breasted with the financial support of John D.

Rockefeller Jr., and was originally envisaged as a research laboratory for the investigation of the early human career that would trace humankind's progress from the most ancient days of West Asia and North Africa.

The goal of the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures is to be the world's leading center for the study of the ancient civilizations of West Asia and North Africa by combining innovation in theory, methodology, and significant empirical discovery with the highest standards of rigorous scholarship.

The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum was opened to the public in 1931.

The majority of ISAC's collections are from its expeditions in West Asia and North Africa during the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s.

A major reinstallation of the Museum, including the construction of a climate-controlled wing for housing collections and archives, took place in the 1990s and early 2000s.

A complete renovation of the Museum was completed in 2019 in celebration of ISAC's centennial.

The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures is a unit within the University of Chicago and the name of the corporation is 'The University of Chicago.' The corporation was originally incorporated on September 10, 1890.

Job Summary

The ISAC Gallery Guard is the face of the Institute and ensures to make a good first impression on visitors.

Logistical and operational goals will be the main activities enforced for the security of the Institute.

The Gallery Guard has a good communication skillset due to interacting with various audiences, employees, and vendors daily.

The position reports to the Visitor Services & Security Manager, but will be relied upon personally for the protection, safeguarding and security of personnel, customers, guests, visitors, and other people and property on ISAC grounds.

The person will have prior experience in security, with a quick reaction time in the detection of any suspicious or criminal behavior, and prevention of theft or vandalism.

Responsibilities:

• Monitors security technology including cameras and electronic door systems.
• Coordinates with Security Manager on authoring and execution of new security and safety policies regarding the Institute.
• Tracks recording of controlled inventory.
• Ensures that security team follows security and privacy laws and standards.
• Data collection and analysis of museum visitor patterns to coordinate with security manager, communication, and marketing department, and museum department.
• Supports security training sessions.
• Maintains accountability in all aspects of daily safety and security activities in accordance with scheduling and events.
• Maintains open lines of communication with all department Associate Directors to ensure a reactive daily management of the premises.
• In the absence of Security manager, assumes the role of Head of Security at the Institute.
• Responsible for entire building when closed to public and staff.
• Responsible for safety of museum visitors and security of museum holdings.
• Respond immediately to distress calls, panic alarms, and emergency calls for disorderly conduct, disruptive persons, and incidents swiftly and appropriately.
• Responds to building emergencies and fills in at security desk as needed.
• Provides operational support, including security monitoring and identification checks at designated entrances and areas, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Completes incident reports and makes appropriate notifications to the proper parties, completing work with a limited degree of supervision.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

• Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

• Certifications:
• Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Proven experience as security officer/guard in organizations with visiting public.

Preferred Competencies- Demonstrated capacity to work independently in an organized, detailed manner.- Ability to use independent judgment to appropriately manage and escalate workplace events in accordance with organizational guidelines.- Knowledge of basic recordkeeping and Microsoft Office (especially Microsoft Word and Excel).- Good organizational skills and multitasking abilities with independent problem-solving skills.- Experience with fire safety panels.- Familiarity with intrusion systems.- Familiarity with operating CCTV software.- Experience with Mac and PC environments.

Working Conditions- This position will require extensive standing and walking throughout the

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