Security Manager
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE, USA
USD 47k-47k / year
Posted on Apr 3, 2026
| Working Title | Security Manager |
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| Department | Sheldon Museum of Art-0855 |
| Requisition Number | S_260255 |
| Posting Open Date | 04/02/2026 |
| Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 04/20/2026 |
| Posting Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Description of Work | The Security Manager is responsible for managing protective services and security operations at Sheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). The person in this position is charged with ensuring the safety and security of the museum’s staff, visitors, volunteers, and works of art included in the museum’s collection and exhibitions. They develop and implement security and safety policies that align with best practices in the art museum field and contributes to an inclusive and welcoming environment for all museum staff, volunteers, students, and visitors. The Security Manager serves as liaison to UNL’s University Police Department and the museum’s contracted security firm and is the first point of contact for security and building alarms on all Sheldon Museum of Art properties 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/. |
| Minimum Required Qualifications |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a commitment to fostering fairness, belonging, and opportunity for all members of the community, contributing to institutional excellence that reflects various perspectives and experiences. They will exhibit strong cross-cultural competence, demonstrate high emotional intelligence, and have a proven ability to forge mutually respectful, trusting, and effective relationships with groups of staff, donors, artists, clients, community leaders, and decision makers. They will have a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on team-based projects and across departments, and the ability to work effectively and simultaneously on numerous projects. |
| Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No |
| Physical Required | No |
| Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No |
| Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes |
| Posted Salary | $47,000/yr minimum |
| How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. |
| For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Monica Babcock MBABCOCK1@UNL.EDU 402-472-2463 |
| Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | 24 hour on-call status |
| Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE |
| Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No |
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