Assistant Director of Security – Events and Weekends

Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia)

Assistant Director of Security, Events and Weekends

Full-time, exempt

Salary: $67,000 - $70,000

Onsite

The Job

As a member of Mia Security program you will assist the Head of Security in the management of the department including but not limited to supervisory duties, weekend management, events support, and to serve as back-up to the scheduling and security payroll process for the Security department. This role is pivotal in safeguarding our people, assets, and cultural treasures.

In this role, you will…

1. Daily Operational Duties

• Coordinate scheduling security officers with the Associate Director for events.
• Act as the primary point of contact for security concerns, liaising with clients and event stakeholders to ensure all their needs are met during events and weekend operations.
• Regularly meets with the Head of Events and/or event staff.
• Create reports on museum activities to evaluate regular security operations and in response to investigative activities.
• Facilitate the Security staff morning meeting on weekends.
• Assist and/or train the Security frontline staff.
• Coordinate responses to emergencies and alarms.
• Conduct security inspections and identify potential risks.
• Coordinate security operations during special events.

2. Supervisory Duties

• Perform supervisory duties relating to security personnel as assigned by the Head of Security. This includes but is not limited to initial investigations of incidents/accidents or personnel situations.
• Evaluate, interview, and hire candidates for permanent and temporary positions.

3. Relationship Management

• Develop, maintain, and promote positive and professional relationships with internal staff, volunteers, members, vendors, contractors, and the general public in order to achieve departmental and organizational goals.

4. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Requirements:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• General knowledge of security operations and equipment
• Good interpersonal communication and organizational skills are essential
• Must be trustworthy and dependable in dealing with the public, event staff, and personnel information
• Must be willing to come in for emergency situations and to be in responsible charge in the absence of other security management
• Able to work effectively under pressure
• Able to maintain a consistent and predictable work schedule.
• Able to work independently with little or no supervision
• Able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Requires the physical flexibility to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Able to maintain confidentiality, use discretion, and operate under ethical conduct
• Able to remain calm under pressure and handle stressful situations
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Preferred:

• College degree in a relevant field
• CIPM Certification
• Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency with computerized building systems and security software programs

Mia Culture

The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) is an audience-centered, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. Mia is Mission Driven, Generous, Agile, Emotionally Aware, and Positive, and endeavors to create a workplace culture where staff are responsible to one another, to our visitors, and to themselves to do the best work possible.

Mia Benefits and Perks

Health and Wellness: Mia offers comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and vision coverage. We have a wellness and employee assistance program to support your overall wellbeing.

Financial Security: We provide financial peace of mind with a variety of options, including a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health expenses and a Dependent Care Account (DCA) for dependent care expenses. Our 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan includes a percentage of salary contribution from Mia after two years of employment (and minimum hours and age eligibility requirements are met).

Additional Perks: In addition to paid vacation, personal, sick days, enjoy a balanced work-life with a 37.5-hour work week and 11 paid holidays.

Join Mia and enjoy a workplace that values your health, financial security, and personal development, all while contributing to a vibrant cultural institution.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online at https://jobs-artsmia.submittable.com/submit.

Posting Deadline

No set expiration date. Job postings typically stay posted until candidates are selected for phone interviews.

Mia is committed to championing policies and practices that value diversity, foster equity, and empower an accessible and inclusive environment. Our strength lies in the diversity among the broad range of people who contribute their time and talents to Mia. We consider inclusion and accessibility a driver of institutional excellence and seek out diversity of participation, thought, and action. It is our aim, therefore, that our employees, trustees, interns, and volunteers reflect and embrace these core values.

Mia is recognized by the Age-Friendly Institute’s Certified Age Friendly Employer (CAFE) program that identifies organizations committed to being the best places to work for employees aged 50 .

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