Who We Are
Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation.
Today, Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is the 301-acre restored colonial capital with 89 original buildings and 525 buildings reconstructed to how they appeared in the 18th century through extensive archaeological, architectural, and documentary research. The Historic Area is staffed by highly trained, historically dressed interpreters and expert tradespeople who bring the 18th century to life. The Foundation also owns and operates two world-class museums, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, The Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute , and a renowned research library, the John D Rockefeller Jr Library.
Additionally, Colonial Williamsburg is home to five world class accommodations at the Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge Autograph Collection, the Griffin Hotel, the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotels and Suites and the unique Colonial Houses in the Historical Area. Visitors may also indulge in food and drink at our many on site restaurants and taverns that blend a historically inspired dining experience with today’s evolved tastes. Each year over 5 million people visit Williamsburg and another 20 million engage with us digitally.
About the Position
The Public Safety Specialist supports departmental operations by managing logistics, managing uniforms and equipment ordering, and coordinating purchasing. This role serves as the primary coordinator for employee training and departmental key control systems, ensuring Foundation policy compliance. In addition, the Public Safety Specialist is an armed Conservator of the Peace, providing a visible safety presence and supporting law enforcement functions as authorized.
Main Duties:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Coordinate Department Logistics- oversees day-to-day logistical operations to ensure personnel, equipment, and resources are effectively deployed. Supports mission readiness by monitoring inventory levels, forecasting needs, and facilitating timely distribution of supplies and materials.
2. Manage Uniforms and Equipment Procurement- Leads the selection, ordering, and distribution of uniforms and specialized public safety equipment. Ensures personnel receive properly fitted, compliant gear and maintains accurate accountability records.
3. Process Purchase Requisitions & Supply Orders- Prepares, submits, and tracks purchase requisitions for operational equipment and essential supplies. Ensures procurement activities meet departmental standards for timeliness, accuracy, and fiscal responsibility.
4. Coordinate Training Logistics- Organizes and supports all training activities by scheduling sessions, securing facilities, managing instructor coordination, and tracking completion. Ensures training operations run efficiently and support department readiness.
5. Administer Key & Access Control Systems- Serves as the primary coordinator for department key control, including issuance, inventory, return tracking, and maintaining secure access protocols. Ensures all key-related systems meet security requirements.
6. Serve as an Armed Conservator of the Peace- Provides a professional, armed public safety presence while performing assigned duties. Exercises Conservator of the Peace authority as authorized, supporting safety operations, incident response, and enforcement functions when required.
7. Support Public Safety Event Logistics- Assists in planning and executing logistical operations for public safety coverage at events, including equipment staging, resource allocation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, well supported activities.
This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor.
This job description reflects the general responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and responsibilities may evolve over time based on operational needs.
Required Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Logistics, supply, warehousing, or inventory management
• Public safety support (law enforcement, fire/EMS, security, emergency management)
• Procurement, equipment issuance, or asset tracking
• Experience working in fast paced operational environments or roles requiring careful accountability of equipment and resources.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required Conservator of the Peace status, including firearms qualification and any associated background checks.
• Strong competency in using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Teams, and SharePoint for coordination and recordkeeping.
Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s criteria.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in public safety, emergency management, logistics, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Additional vocational or technical coursework in logistics, supply management, criminal justice, or emergency management
• Certified Conservator of the Peace or eligibility to obtain credentialing, where applicable.
• Experience in public safety, law enforcement, fire/EMS, military logistics, or emergency management support.
• Prior work managing uniforms, equipment, or operational supplies for a public safety organization.
• Experience supporting large-scale events or incident operations, especially with resource staging or deployment logistics.
• Familiarity with public sector procurement processes, vendor management, or purchase requisition systems.
• Proficiency with inventory management systems, asset tracking platforms, or logistics software.
• Experience with access control or key management systems.
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications for uniforms, safety gear, and equipment.
• Knowledge of public safety operational procedures, radio etiquette, chain of custody processes, and equipment standards.
• Strong ability to evaluate equipment needs and support readiness for personnel and events.
• Understanding of incident command concepts (ICS 100/200 preferred; ICS 300/400 a plus).
Key Skills / Competencies:
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and accountability.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple logistical tasks, and support fast paced operational environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with vendors, officers, event coordinators, and cross department teams.
Budgetary Responsibilities:
Tracking budget of $50,000.00- annual operating budget
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Stand: Constantly
Walk: Constantly
Sit: Constantly
Use hands/fingers: Constantly
Climb or Balance: Occasionally
Stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl: Occasionally
Reach with hands/arms: Occasionally
Talk or Hear: Constantly
Lifting up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Lifting up to 25 lbs: Occasionally
Lifting up to 50 lbs (with assistance): Occasionally
Lifting up to 100 lbs (with assistance): Occasionally
Wet/humid conditions: Occasionally
Work near moving mechanical parts: Rarely
Fumes/airborne particles: Rarely
Extreme cold: Occasionally
Extreme heat: Occasionally
Typical Work Schedule:
Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM with occasionally holidays and mandatory special events.
Established in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is the not-for-profit educational institution that preserves and operates the restored 18th-century capital of Virginia as a town-sized living history museum, telling the inspirational stories of our nation’s founding men and women.
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is the largest outdoor living history museum in the world. The mission of the Foundation is “that the future may learn from the past.”
In addition to the historic area itself, the Colonial Williamsburg Company Hospitality Group operates a world-class resort to accommodate one million visitors annually. Among the many properties in the rich portfolio of offerings is the flagship of the Hospitality Group, The Williamsburg Inn. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Hospitality Group also operates three other hotels and 10 restaurants including four 18th-century taverns in the center of the Historic Area.
Rounding out The Foundation are The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg: The DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum and The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum.
Williamsburg is located in Virginia’s Tidewater region, 20 minutes from Newport News, within an hour’s drive of Richmond and Norfolk, and 150 miles south of Washington, D.C., off Interstate 64.
