Assistant Security Manager

About MoMA PS1
MoMA PS1 champions how art and artists are at the intersection of the social, cultural, and political issues of their time. Providing audiences with the agency to ask questions, access to knowledge, and a forum for public debate, PS1 has offered insight into artists’ diverse worldviews for more than 45 years. Founded in 1976 by Alanna Heiss, the institution was a defining force in the alternative space movement in New York, transforming a 19th-century public schoolhouse in Long Island City into a site for artistic experimentation and creativity.
The Museum has an annual operating budget of $14M, a staff of 53 fulltime, 17 part-time, and 38 seasonal employees, and operates within a 100,000 square foot campus, including an outdoor courtyard. PS1 has been a member of New York City’s Cultural Institutions Group (CIG) since 1982, and an affiliate of The Museum of Modern Art since 2000.

We recognize that a successful candidate will meet many of the requirements listed in this job description but may not meet 100% of the qualifications. If much of this job description describes you, we encourage you to apply for this role.

Summary

The Assistant Security Manager at MoMA PS1 is responsible for helping to maintain a high standard of professionalism and excellence. Their primary responsibility is to oversee and manage many aspects of the museum's daily security operations, including coordinating and supervising security operations for daily activities, events, and programs. Additionally, the Assistant Security Manager is responsible for managing department administration tasks such as report writing, badge programming, and drill conducting. This is a unique role that requires the Assistant Security Manager to be available to work weekends and late-night events museum-wide to ensure the safety and security of the museum's unique campus and historic building.

Supervision

The Assistant Security Manager reports to the Assistant Director of Security. They manage a third-party security vendor, with 6 supervisors and an average of 10-20 guards with additional guards for scheduled events and programs. The Assistant Security Manager will work with different museum departments to guarantee the successful implementation of museum programs and events while prioritizing support and security. They manage a diverse workforce and assist in creating a safe and secure environment.

Responsibilities
● Assist with the implementation of the PS1 Security Operational Plan, in conjunction with the Associate Director of Security, Director of Building Operations and other senior leadership. This includes all departmental resources, processes, systems, and functions to maintain and effectively safeguard the Museum, its staff, visitors, physical properties, and art.
● Assist in Managing a third-party security vendor, participate in recruitment, make hiring recommendations or decisions; supervise assigned staff on a daily basis by providing relevant training, feedback, coaching, professional development, etc.
● Instill high level service standards, including role-modeling behavior, to ensure a positive service experience in all interactions of visitors, staff and artistic and community collaborators.
● Manage the Museum’s physical security operation, including assigned posts (gallery, activated spaces, events, admissions).
● Manage and enforce all policies, procedures, investigations and staffing.
● Ensure comprehension and compliance with Museum policies and relevant relationship with third party security vendor.
● Assist in the development and execute security standard operating procedures (SOPs).
● Maintains open lines of communication with all direct reports and other department heads to ensure good day–to-day situational awareness and effectiveness.
● Manage ID badging systems, fire and trespass systems.
● Responsible for 24-hour turnaround on reporting of all art and injury incident reports.
● Work collaboratively with a diverse and multicultural community of staff, visitors and artistic contributors.
● Coordinates and collaborates with Building Operations, Curatorial, Program Production, Visitor Engagement, Special Events, and all other PS1 departments.
● Assist with managing the annual security budget, including payroll & invoice processing.
● Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.

Requirements

● Minimum of 2 or more years’ experience managing security operations, and direct reports. Must have comprehensive knowledge of security systems. Experience with art museums, or similar settings preferred.

● Ability to lead by example. Supervise, train, and develop staff, as well as adapting workflows and procedures to improve operational efficiencies.
● Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time, multitask, take initiative, flexible and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with rapidly shifting priorities.
● Strong Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills.
● Excellent organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail with the ability to remain focused on the big picture.
● Positive and professional demeanor. Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to present information and facilitate positive dialogue.
● Ability to find root causes, negotiate and communicate museum needs to the appropriate vendor or trade.
● Sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
● Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and respond to emergency situations on an "on call" basis.
● Currently possess or willing to obtain Security License, Certificate of Fitness for Supervision of Fire Alarm (S-95), Certificate of Fitness for Indoor Place of Assembly (F-03), Certificate of Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor (W-07), CPR/AED First Aid Certification.

Compensation and Benefits
This position is permanent and full-time with a salary range of $55,000 – $65,000. Benefits include 20 days paid vacation leave; 10 days paid sick leave; 11 paid holidays; and 3 paid personal days; participation in a 401(k), life insurance; medical/health (including visual and dental); transit, and dependent care FSA; and pension plan.

To Apply
For additional information and to apply visit https://www.momaps1.org/about/jobs

Please be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the open positions.

PS1 is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.