Assistant Chief of Security

The Morgan Library & Museum invites applications for the position of Assistant Chief of Security. The Assistant Chief of Security serves as the top deputy to the Chief of Security, assuming a leadership role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for visitors, staff, and volunteers, and in safeguarding the collection of a landmark New York institution. The Assistant Chief provides support with daily security duties, life safety, and other duties necessary to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The position supports the Chief of Security in personnel supervision and training, operational oversight, policy implementation, emergency management, and administrative work, and assumes the duties of the Chief of Security in their absence.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with principles and practices of supervision and security management, including operations and personnel practices, procedural and administrative practices, security preventative practices, investigatory practices, and related legal responsibilities.
• Effective verbal and written interpersonal communication with a diverse range of people, including the proper handling of highly charged and/or emotional situations.
• Demonstrated experience with de‑escalation techniques as well as resolving a variety of difficult problems.
• Familiarity with basic office software such as email (Gmail), word processing (Word), and spreadsheets (Excel).
• Experience with scheduling, staffing, and resource management.

• 2-year associate degree or comparable education.
• 5+ years full-time experience with security, law enforcement and/or fire safety operations.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of a F-89 Certificate of Fitness for Fire and Life Safety Director is highly desirable.

• The role requires schedule flexibility, including availability for some night, weekend, and holiday work, as well as emergency on‑site response as needed.
• Must be physically capable of lifting 50 lbs. or more, climbing on stairs and ladders, working in tight spaces, as well as standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must have adequate hearing to work in mechanical areas or other noisy situations.

$75,000–$85,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits plan.

The Morgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. The Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions or decision making (of covered persons or their dependents), disability, height, weight, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, pre‑employment arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by law.