Security Officer, British Art Center

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community- eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Hourly Range

Overview
The Security Officer 2 is responsible for performing security duties at designated locations, which include monitoring entrances, opening and closing the facility, and conducting outside patrols during evening hours. This role involves ensuring the safety and security of the facility, its possessions, and its occupants. Responsibilities include monitoring alarm systems, fire systems, and access control systems, responding to alarms and emergencies, and maintaining logs and reports. The Security Officer must enforce policies and procedures in accordance with industry standards, communicate effectively with patrons and staff, and provide excellent customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

This position will have a variable five-day schedule. The schedule will be determined by the supervisor (with employee input) and may be modified from time to time to meet the changing needs of the YCBA. In addition, evening and weekend hours are sometimes required.

Required Skills and Abilities
1. Outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to interact and communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with a wide variety of people.
2. Superior public relations skills, high attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to write clear, concise reports.
3. State of Connecticut License for Security Officer (Guard Card).
4. Flexibility in schedule and day-to-day routine, with the ability to multi-task and excel both independently and as a team member.
5. Proven ability to maintain composure under stress and to exhibit mature, responsible decision-making, problem-solving, and judgment skills.

Preferred Skills and Abilities
1. Customer service-related experience and proven experience in library or fine arts security, or in security for cultural properties.
2. Experience with Security Control Rooms and electronic security systems; computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and email.
3. CPR First Aid/AED certification, and IFCPP Certified Institutional Protection Specialist (CIPS) is highly preferred.
4. Four or more years of security-related experience.
5. References indicating reliable attendance and punctuality, diligent performance, the ability to work as a team, accuracy and attention to detail, the ability to set and maintain priorities, and maintain confidentiality.

Principal Responsibilities

Required Education and Experience

Four years of related work experience in security, law enforcement, or military police, and a high-school level education; or two years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Job Posting Date

Job Category

Bargaining Unit

Compensation Grade

Compensation Grade Profile

Time Type

Duration Type

Work Model

Location

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.