Manager of Security and Safety

The Manager of Security and Safety is a primary member of the Security management team.  The manager is responsible for managing security systems for the museum to support the Director of Security and Manager of Security.  This includes, but is not limited to, the Fire and life-safety systems, CCTV, Alarm-based systems for the protection of artwork, and building access control for the 99 Gansevoort and Bulwark locations.   

Responsibilities: 

• Assisting with the oversight of the security officers’ team. 
• Developing schedule rosters, duty rotations, replacing call-outs, and administrative systems for staffing using HRIS and/or other applicable tools. 
• Acting as Fire Safety Director for the Museum and may be involved in building testing and inspections conducted by the Fire Department. 
• Work with other applicable managers and staff to ensure best practice and compliance relating to Health and Safety and Fire Safety legislation and maintaining all security records and logs. 
• Be the primary lead on the Museum Emergency Notification System will be responsible to ensure compliance & training. 
• Act as a contact for Health and Safety, and Fire safety inquiries. 
• Under the umbrella of Facilities division (facilities, security engineering and theater), the manager of safety and security will perform duties as designated or requested by the Chief Facilities Officer and approved by the Director of Security as needed. 
• Work with facilities managers to ensure public safety systems, processes and procedures are properly tested, maintained and followed. 
• As a facilities designee, the manager of security and safety will from time to time ensure that proper engineering functions are carried out as they relate to building, staff and visitor security and safety. 
• Manage the contract for agency security provision to ensure that the service provided is in line with the standards and requirements set out in the service level agreement 
• Collaborate with other museum staff to ensure artwork protection. 
• Work as Security Manager to cover management duties for special events.

Requirements: 

• B.A. degree required. (Criminal Justice or similar preferred) 
• 3-5 years of security supervisory, law enforcement, and fire safety experience 
• NYS Training; Security and Fire Safety Director License; excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with all staff at a premier NYC cultural institution. 
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in the Security field 

Compensation & Benefits  

• Estimated Salary of $82,000 per annum
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(B) elections  
• Generous PTO benefits  
• Commuter benefits - parking and mass transit  
• Admission to world-renowned museums across the city and nationally  
• Pet insurance and discounted membership for Citibike 

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this role. 
 
About the Whitney: 
The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today. 
 
EEO Statement: 
The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.