2nd Shift Security Rover

Second Shift Security Rover

Job Category:
Operations

Posted:
July 22, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Newfields 4000 Michigan Rd Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA

Job Title:

Second Shift Security Rover (4:00 pm – 12:00 am)

Department:
Security

Reports To:

Second Shift Supervisor

FLSA Status:
Hourly

Year Created: 2024

Pay rate: $18.00

The Security Rover at Newfields is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all visitors, staff, and exhibits. This includes monitoring the premises, helping and services as requested, and conducting thorough safety inspections. The officer will also manage access points, perform security screenings, and patrol all public areas to ensure the protection of patrons and artworks. In addition, the role requires staying informed on all museum policies and procedures, handling sensitive information with discretion, and responding effectively to emergencies.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, vigilance, and the ability to handle high-stress situations calmly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor premises to prevent and address harmful activities, ensuring the execution of security and safety responsibilities
• Provide services upon request, including unlocking doors, escorts, and guests assistance
• Aid visitors with inquiries and uphold museum regulations, maintaining a professional and service-focused representation of the Museum and its security team
• Perform comprehensive safety inspections throughout the campus.
• At times, help with loading dock duties, including package reception and the registration of guests and contractors, following established protocols
• Oversee the GT Service Gate, ensuring proper entry checks, receipt of deliveries, and contractor admittance
• Patrol all public areas, including galleries, Lilly House, Gardens, and Art and Nature Park, to observe patrons and artworks, preventing any potential harm or damage
• Adapt to operational changes during Festival seasons (Harvest Nights and Winterlights)
• Conduct lockdowns (detailed checks of buildings) to ensure optimal security measures are maintained.
• Lockdowns are detailed building checks to ensure any damage (including water leaks, possible fire/smoke damage, broken glass, opened doors in unoccupied spaces or other hazards are observed and reported
• Keep current on policies, procedures, and program changes
• Ability to document both injury-related and non-injury incidents
• Review and respond to all emails within 24 hours
• Perform security screening at campus and building entry points and manage the entry of guests via metal detectors, and bag checks to ensure prohibited items remain off campus
• Perform high activity bag checks during events for multiple hours per shift
• Staff in this position may become aware of private, personal, and sensitive information that should not and cannot be shared with others, unless cleared through Management
• Implement appropriate emergency responses to fire, safety, and access procedures (door alarms, Fike panels, condensation)
• Ability to react appropriately in emergency and high stress situations
• Interaction with individuals who are not guests i.e. (homeless, transient, disgruntled guests). In a non-aggressive manner to de-escalate potential threats.
• Notify supervisors and control room operators of any issues with vehicle and golf cart maintenance
• Any disputes or issues involving guests, employees, or others, communicate promptly with a supervisor.
• Supervisor must be contacted upon any arguments or concerns between you, guests, employees, or non-guests
• Routine efficiency checks will be conducted periodically with a supervisor
• Punctual and adaptable to schedule changes to ensure smooth daily operations
• Participate and complete required courses provide through Newfields University
• During periods of severe weather, building maintenance, or holidays, it is mandatory for essential security personnel to be present at work
• Other additional duties assigned

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read and comprehend directions, instructions, and memorandums
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally
• Ability to adapt to prolonged standing and walking
• Applicant must have a base level understanding of email handling to send, receive and communicate through electronic mail.
• Ability to comprehend and understand detailed written or oral instructions. The ability to think critically and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to access the internet and communicate through virtual trainings
• Valid Indiana Driver's License. All Newfields employee must possess a valid Indiana driver's license to drive any of the Newfields vehicles
• Proficiency in using military time to fulfill job…