Job Description

Posting Details



THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS.



Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.



Please visit us at www.NMNaturalHistory.org



Created in 1978 by the New Mexico Legislature, the Department of Cultural Affairs represents New Mexico's dedication to preserving and celebrating the cultural integrity and diversity of our state. The Department oversees a broad range of New Mexico's arts and cultural heritage agencies. These include 15 divisions representing a variety of programs and services.

Why does the job exist?



Ensure the museum's collections, exhibits halls, and all buildings, are secure and protected from theft, vandalism, abuse, hazard or damage. Ensure that museum facilities are safe, secure and clean, by assisting preventative maintenance.

How does it get done?



Apply customer service skills to the security measures utilized to perform patrols of exhibit halls to include interior and exterior perimeters. Maintain accurate security logs. Monitor all fire and security alarms. Assign access control cards to staff and create new access control cards for all staff or board members as needed. Assist in training new security guards.

Who are the customers?



Visitors to the Museum campus, Museum staff, Foundation staff.

Ideal Candidate



Visitors to the Museum campus, Museum staff, Foundation staff.

Minimum Qualification



Eighth grade education.

Employment Requirements



Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.

Working Conditions



Public work setting, patrols (walking) indoor and outdoor areas, use of electronic equipment to communicate such as two-way radio use and exposure to visual/video display terminal. In addition, extensive computer and phone usage.

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Agency Contact Information:

Jesse Sanchez, (505) 470-7381, or jesse.sanchez@dca.nm.gov. Email



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Bargaining Unit Position



This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.