Safety and Security Coordinator

Title: Safety and Security Coordinator

State Role Title: Security Officer III

Hiring Range: $46,000

Pay Band:

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position assists the Director of Safety & Security in the administration of the 24-hour, seven-day-a-week safety and security surveillance program for Jamestown Settlement, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, Central Support Complex, and all Foundation buildings and properties. This includes assisting in the supervision of the contract security staff, providing technical expertise to ensure the effective and efficient operations of the Foundation’s security, fire , and life safety systems and conducting safety periodic inspections.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven expertise and experience in the operation, maintenance, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of security surveillance, fire detection/suppression and other life safety systems is required.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Technical knowledge needed to operate, maintain, diagnose, and troubleshoot circuit television systems (CCTV).
• Familiarity with OSHA/VOSH regulations and fire codes
• Strong computer skills, required for systems programming and maintenance and staff training including Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, required for training staff and communicating effectively with the public and staff at all levels of the Foundation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within prescribed timelines.
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects, while keeping director informed of activities and issues.
• Project a professional and positive manner when dealing with both internal and external customers.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., walk for extended periods, climb heights of 15 feet and operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some weekends, holidays and evenings as assignments require.

Additional Considerations

•           Experience in law enforcement, security or related field is desired.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Lee

Phone: Shelhorse

Email: leeann.shelhorse@jyf.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.