Job Summary
The Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) leads all public safety functions within the university, including police, security, and emergency management, and offers an integrated approach to safety and security, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
We employ those who actively embrace and uphold our values of respecting differences, promoting equitable practices, and fostering intentional inclusion. This means creating an environment where everyone in our community feels valued, welcomed, and safe. We prize proactive engagement with our community and provide compassionate and professional service to enhance the quality of life for all.
DPSS Museum Security is a full-service public safety department that works to meet the needs of the University of Michigan community. Our officers are highly trained security professionals equipped to serve all members of our community. We manage all security operations for the Museum of Art, Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, the Museum of Natural History and may also provide security services for other university buildings and events. We offer an integrated customer service approach to safety and security, while protecting the assets of the museums. We provide a safe community while improving the quality of life for all those living, learning, working, and visiting our community. As a Museum Security Officer, you will report to the Director of Museum Security.
We are a seven (7) day per week operation with 24/7 responsibilities. Work schedules may include weekends, afternoons, holidays and unanticipated overtime. This is a uniformed position following the DPSS uniformed dress code. There will be both stationary and foot patrol assignments, and building specific responsibilities.
Why Work at Michigan?
Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off (including parental leave)
- Tuition reimbursement
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance including "Other Qualified Adult" coverage
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Responsibilities*
- You will ensure public safety, protect our assets and act as the primary liaison with state and local police, fire and security agencies;
- Act calmly in emergency situations and use emergency equipment.
- Detect safety hazards and criminal activity.
- Patrol museums and grounds to identify safety hazards and criminal activity
- Conduct investigations and prepare reports.
- Provide security and customer service for Museum events and traffic and crowd control for special events.
- Respectfully communicate and work with all staff and community members.
- Enforce University regulations and security procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality in all matters.
Required Qualifications*
- High School or GED equivalent and one (1) ear of experience in a security, fire, military, customer service, or emergency management field
- Experience with the enforcement of fire, safety, and security practices
- Can assist emergency response personnel with maneuvering persons who may be combative, intoxicated, or unconscious, and can restrain someone.
- Skillset in handling emergency situations and using associated equipment
- You can perform life saving techniques such as CPR and First Aid.
- A valid driver's license and a driving record with less than 6 points.
- You must pass a background investigation, drug screening, psychological evaluation, and physical examination.
*You must pass a comprehensive public safety background investigation, psychological exam, physical and drug screening**
Modes of Work
These positions work onsite patrolling the University of Michigan community museums including the Museum of Art, Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, the Museum of Natural History and may also provide security services for other university buildings and events.
Additional Information
Pre-employment checks include passing a background investigation, drug screening, psychological evaluation, and physical examination.
All members of the DPSS team are considered Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) under The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. As such, you are required to report offenses that come to your attention.
Work schedules may include nights, weekends, afternoons, holidays and occasional unanticipated overtime. This is a uniformed position following the DPSS uniformed dress code.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Police Officers Association of Michigan union, which contains and settles all matters concerning wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.