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Reporting to the Associate Director and/or the Director of Security (as needed), the Manager provides leadership and direct management oversight of MoMA’s security operation and staff (155+ Supervisors, Security Officers and Control Room Operators).
The role regularly interacts with Security leadership, Supervisors and Officers in order to execute day-to-day functions and regularly interacts with MoMA’s frontline staff and other departments. Applies coaching, staff development, strategic planning, and emergency response experience to enhance overall departmental effectiveness, team morale, and professionalism within a multi-cultural museum environment. 
Responsibilities:
- Drives the implementation of the MoMA Security department strategic plan, in conjunction with senior Security leadership, including all resources, processes, systems, and functions within the department to maintain and effectively safeguard the Museum, its’ staff, visitors and trustees, its’ physical properties, and the art.
- Oversees and manages the Museum’s physical security operation, including assigned posts (gallery, public space, retail). Responsible for management and oversight of all policies, procedures, investigations, and staffing. 
- Participates in recruitment for select open positions and makes hiring recommendations or decisions for staff vacancies; supervises assigned staff on daily basis, providing relevant training, feedback, guidance, professional development, etc.; ensures compliance with and comprehension of Museum policies and relevant collective bargaining agreement; manages the constructive discipline process, as warranted; conducts annual performance reviews with direct staff; etc.
- Maintains open lines of communication with all direct reports and other department heads to ensure good day–to–day situational awareness and effectiveness.
- Manages and/ or assists in managing all aspects of the fire life safety program as well as the safety and health programs and processes at the Museum, including safety-related training, programs and prevention, compliance assurance, and incident investigation.  
- Monitors and maintains compliance with requirements of federal and state OSHA requirements and applicable consensus standards. 
- Participates in work groups/task force teams, as assigned, to address concerns or implement new processes.
- Works collaboratively with a diverse and multicultural community.
- Coordinates and collaborates with Building Operations, Exhibitions, Membership, Visitor Services, Special Events, and all other MoMA departments to ensure efficient, effective and safe Museum operations.
- Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum eight to 10+ years of managerial experience in the security field, or equivalent along with three to five years in fire life safety and/or safety and health experience.  
• Must have strong knowledge of federal, state (New York), and local regulations as well as relevant consensus standards (e.g., ANSI, NFPA). 
• Must have and/or obtain the FLSD certification within one year of being hired.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, and strong oral, written communication, and project management skills. 
• Demonstrated success in team building and collaborating across departments.
• Must have thorough knowledge of management principles and practices and personnel supervision and staff development.
• Experience responding to unforeseen emergencies, identifying future risks, and providing counter strategies.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and evening hours with general hours of 12 PM to 8 PM to support the Museum’s evening activity as well as special events and extended operating hours at the Museum. The scheduled days off for this position are Friday and Saturday. 
• MoMA participates in the TSA’s Certified Cargo Screening Facility Program. Therefore, if hired, the individual must successfully complete a security threat assessment through the Department of Homeland Security in order to participate.
• Fully vaccinated with a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and/or the World Health Organization authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a qualified disability or sincerely held religious belief or other legal basis).   Salary Range:  Minimum of $85,000 to a maximum of $100,000 per annum.