Patrol Security Officer
Signal · Watertown, MA · 3 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$19/hrPart-time
Key Responsibilities
- Patrol museum galleries and exhibition spaces on foot, including multiple stairwells
- Monitor for suspicious activity and report safety hazards or collection maintenance concerns
- Restrict unauthorized access to staff areas and engage professionally with museum visitors
- Maintain a visible presence to ensure the safety of guests and the security of artifacts
- Conduct routine checks of common areas, hallways, and climate-controlled gallery spaces
- Respond to visitor inquiries, gallery disturbances, and emergency situations
- Write clear, detailed daily activity and incident reports regarding gallery conditions
- Ensure all museum access points and restricted collections areas remain secure
Qualifications & Requirements
- Prior museum, gallery, or cultural institution security experience is a plus
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods and climb stairs regularly
- Strong observational, communication, and de-escalation skills
- Professional and confident when enforcing museum policies and "no-touch" rules
- Experience in hospitality, public-facing, or high-value asset security is helpful
- Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply
Benefits
- Career advancement opportunities through Signals career progression ladder
- Opportunities for additional hours, overtime and premium pay rates
- Health Insurance and other supplemental insurances (for full-time employees)
- Paid training opportunities to develop advanced skills