Head of Museum Security and Safety Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Head of Museum Security and Safety

Salary
$61,800.00 – $70,000.00 Annually
Location Richland County, SC
Job Type
FTE – Full-Time
Job Number
177356
Agency
State Museum Commission
Division
Guest Services
Opening Date
06/21/2025
Closing Date
7/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Online applications only
Residency Requirement
No

Class Code:

LAW06

Slot Number:

0001

Position Number:

60012778

Normal Work Schedule:

Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):
Must be able to work some nights, weekends, and holidays.
Pay Grade
LAW06
Hiring Range – Min.
$61,800.00
Hiring Range – Max.
$70,000.00
Opening Date
06/21/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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The South Carolina State Museum is a premier cultural institution dedicated to showcasing the rich history, natural history, art, and science of South Carolina. This is an exciting moment for the South Carolina State Museum as it embarks on its Reimagine the Experience campaign to revolutionize the museum experience for our visitors and expand our impact state-wide. This collaborative campaign will allow the museum to share more of its extensive collection of over 1.1 million objects and specimens and renew over 150,000 square feet with updated permanent exhibitions and immersive multimedia experiences which highlight fascinating stories and people throughout South Carolina’s history. Through these revitalized spaces, the museum will offer our guests the opportunity to connect with each other and the many communities that call our state home. Come be a part of our team “reimagining” what the South Carolina State Museum can be for our next generation of visitors, students, and scholars.
We are seeking a Head of Museum Security and Safety who is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies that protect museum visitors, staff, and collections while aligning width the institution’s operational and financial goals. This role ensures compliance with American Alliance of Museums (AAM) facilities and risk management standards, balancing risk mitigation, emergency preparedness, and visitor experience.
Develop and implement security policies in compliance with AAM Facilities and Risk Management Standards for accredited museums and align with the State Security and safety guidelines for state-administered buildings; conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate threats; oversee physical security measures, including surveillance systems, access control, and alarm monitoring.
Work closely with museum leadership and external agencies to align security strategies with institutional priorities; set clear security objectives that align with the museum’s mission, balancing protection with accessibility: ensure security policies support museum accessibility and engagement; stay updated on industry best practices and emerging security technologies.
Supervise and train security personnel, ensuring professionalism and readiness; training all-staff in basic security/evacuation protocols and ensure all mandatory state-drills are carried out; foster a customer- service- oriented security approach, balancing protection with visitor experience; conduct performance evaluations and implement professional development programs in accordance with established policies and procedures and in coordination with Human Resources; optimize staffing levels and security infrastructure to balance safety and operational efficiency; work closely with HR to develop and implement security policies, procedures, and protocols which is essential for creating a safe work environment; ensures that all employees are aware of and comply with all policies, contributing to a culture of safety and security within the organization.
Design and maintain emergency response plans for incidents like fire, theft, and natural disasters; train staff on evacuation procedures, first aid, and crisis management; coordinate with local law enforcement and emergency services for incident response; ensuring shifts are covered while accounting for workload balance, compliance with labor laws, and emergency response readiness, assigning staff based on risk assessments, crowd control needs; responsible for the safety of the movement of the collection as Reimagine the Experience (RTE) begins.
Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in security management, law enforcement, or a related field, at least 5+ years in security leadership.
Certification by the SC Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with state law (23-23-40),
Significant experience managing security and safety functions
At least 5 years of experience managing public safety or related staff.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present effectively internally and externally from Board level to peers, contractors, partners, and subordinates as well as visitors, donors, oversight agencies and others in the community.
Considerable knowledge dealing with situations and hazards that could affect an organization.
Knowledge of theory, practices, and techniques of safety, security, and fire protection.
Preferred Qualifications
Project management.
Familiarity with museum’s operating philosophy and related administrative activities to include record keeping and reporting.
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
State Museum Commission
Address
301 Gervais Street
Columbia, South Carolina, 29202
Phone
803-898-4939
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