Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Security Manager

LOCATION: History Center - 345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102

COMPENSATION: Typical starting range $76,640.00 - $95,800.00

STATUS & HOURS: Full-time, regular (approximately 2,080 annual hours) position.

BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in State Employee Group Insurance Program and a retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals with additional paid holidays.

DESIGNATION: Supervisory

POSTING DATE: December 19, 2024

DEADLINE DATE: Open Until Filled

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.

INTERVIEWS: Interviews will be held January 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2025.

DESCRIPTION: This position exists to provide overall management and professional administration of the Minnesota Historical Society’s security and safety across the network. The Security Manager is responsible for security and safety measures for over 150 buildings and 34 locations across the state. The Security Manager leads security planning and development, infrastructure requirements, procedures, training, staff selection and supervision, and budget, in line with the policies and procedures of the Minnesota Historical Society.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Plan, direct and manage statewide MNHS security, fire/life safety, and risk programs providing safety and security to MNHS visitors, staff, collections and buildings throughout the State of Minnesota; 2) Ensure current disaster recovery and emergency response programs, plans, business continuity plans, and incident command structures are in place for statewide properties and museums as well as detailed internal audit and assessment tools and analysis; 3) Utilize security, safety, and risk data to recommend and provide input to planning, evaluation, and testing of new and existing security systems, technology, and devices at all museums and historic properties; 4) Identify emerging risks and determine appropriate mitigation that is relevant, effective, and integrated into operations; 5) Foster a positive and inclusive culture of security and risk; and 6)Provide recommendations and support to the MNHS Policy Program in the development, approval, and maintenance of policy documents; provide direction and consistency in the protection of property, assets, and people.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

• Eight years managing security and safety leadership, museum operations, business administration, or related management experience, including supervising staff.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed, including evenings and weekends and being on-call.

• Ability to work in an environment where the air quality may contain dust, mold or other airborne particles.

• Required to lift and carry files and objects up to 20 pounds independently.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to MNHS sites across the state.

• Ability to develop and manage a departmental budget for both daily operational expenses and multi-year capital planning.

• Ability to compose written instructions and/or review operational manuals.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the legalities of security use of force and detaining suspects.

• AED, CPR and First Aid certification, or the ability to earn certification within 30 days of employment.

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS IN:

• Supervise staff, writing work plans and actively managing employee’s performance to ensure success towards organizational goals.

• Creating, fostering, and leading a collaborative team environment that values individuals’ diversity of expertise, experience, and perspective while working towards common goals.

• Planning, organizing and managing complex budgets and multi-faceted projects/programs within a large institution.

• Experience in managing large, multiple, complex projects through periods of growth, reduction, and change.

• Customer service and interpersonal communications skills sufficient to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Collaborate closely with department heads and others for all security, safety, fire protection, and emergency management initiatives and programs.

• Demonstrated innovative and entrepreneurial leadership or programmatic.

• Multitasking, working effectively under pressure to meet deadlines, prioritizing and adapting to changing priorities.

• Creating work plans and setting objectives, and prioritizing to meet evolving department and institutional goals.

• Working independently and taking individual initiative while also being able to collaborate effectively and contribute positively in a team environment.

• Demonstrated experience working effectively with a wide range of people; demonstrated ability to work as a part of a complex and integrated team.

• Communication, both orally and written, including preparing and delivering reports and presentations.

• Creating positive partnerships and relationships within an organization and with external partners.

• Gathering data, analyzing, and organizing information into action plans.

• Computer skills, specifically Google applications.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Project management principles.

• Minnesota History and MNHS programming.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Project management experience.

• Knowledge of preservation, maintenance, and security methods for historic structures, grounds, and cultural landscapes.

• National certification (e.g., Certified Institutional Protection Manager, Certified Protection Professional, Certified Fraud Examiner, Physical Security Professional) in a security related field.

• Participation in recognized professional trade associations (IFCPP, ASIS International, IFPO, etc.)

• Previous security, law enforcement, or military experience.

• Experience with investigating criminal activity and coordination with local law enforcement.

• Experience working with historical and/or cultural properties organizations.

• Previous De-escalation training.

• Five+ years of experience providing direct supervision of security officers

• Experience designing and developing standards for electronic security systems.

• Experience with conducting physical surveys and developing a comprehensive plan for applying best security practices to reduce vulnerabilities of a facility.

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of multiple security systems and their proper application, including intrusion detection, access control, video surveillance and emergency/safety alert systems.

• Experience with managing contracts for physical security officers and electronic security system installations and maintenance.

Should you have questions with the application process, email humanresources@mnhs.org or call MNHS Job Line at 651-259-3181.

At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, our products and services, and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.

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