Part-Time Security Associate

• As a Kentucky Derby Museum employee: uphold our mission statement whenever possible, Engage, Educate, and Excite everyone about the extraordinary experience that is the Kentucky Derby.
• Promotes excellent customer service by making a connection with customers, asking questions and listening to their needs, based on their feedback.
• Preparedness, Prevention, Mitigation and Response for all Safety & Security Concerns regarding the Derby Museum, its Guests and other Team Members.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1 - 2 year of security guard experience, preferably in a Museum setting (or other Emergency Service experience).
• Ethical integrity & Professionalism, essential for enforcing policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering trust among Museum Guests and Team Members.
• Ability to meet the schedule requirements.
• Shall obtain and maintain a First Aid, CPR and AED Certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to sufficiently pass a criminal background check.
• Training in Emergency Response & Crisis Management (e.g. Fire Safety, evacuation protocols, and other emergency procedures).
• Proficiency with Safety and Security equipment, including CCTV, Alarms, Fire Extinguishers, and other emergency devices.

• Approximately 15 hours per week, hours may vary (open all days of the week).
• All team members are required to work additional hours during Derby season. This includes but is not limited to working shifts on Thurby, Oaks, Derby, and the Sunday of Derby weekend. All team members are also required to work the week of the National FFA conference and Breeder’s Cup (when held in Louisville).

While performing the duties of this position, the employee could be required to stand for long periods of time, walk, and climb stairs.

This individual could be asked to lift up to 25 lbs.

The employee is required to have non-standard workday hours during the spring and fall sessions.

All indoor spaces are air-conditioned, although some job duties may take place outside, or in another non-climate-controlled space.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a crowded work area.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to navigate a crowded area and handle a challenging workload.

Should be able to assess the emergency carefully, take time to evaluate before implementing and following Policy and Procedures, notifying all Relevant Authorities (Police, Fire, EMS, Museum and Churchill Senior Staff), Secure the area and evacuate guests & employees towards Safety, provide Aid until help arrives and Document the Incident for future reference.