Security Officer

Responsibilities

• Communicates Museum policies regarding the safety of the collection and ensures staff and visitors adhere to established protocols to safeguard the collection from damage.
• Conducts opening and closing procedures, including inspection of assigned galleries and surrounding areas to guarantee there are no safety issues or concerns prior to opening the Museum to the public.
• Performs patrols of assigned areas of responsibility and reports issues and/or safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Completes daily log and other security reports as required.
• Reports and responds to emergency incidents (e.g. medical emergencies, natural disasters, etc.).
• Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above, including exterior facility patrols, escorting contractors/vendors, etc.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent is preferred.
• A New York State Guard License is required.
• CPR/AED/FSD and/or Fire Guard certification is preferred, but training will be provided.
• A minimum of one-year security or customer service experience is required.
• Prior museum/art-related experience is a plus, but not required.
• Fluency in languages in addition to English is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong organizational and planning skills are required.
• The ability to provide excellent customer service and maintain a professional demeanor in a challenging and dynamic environment is essential.
• A detail-oriented approach and the capability to work under minimal supervision are necessary.
• The ability to walk/stand for extended periods of time is required.
• The ability to climb stairs and stoop/kneel in order to perform security duties is necessary.
• The ability to work weekends (five-day workweek includes weekend days) is required.

Benefits

Benefits include 20 days paid vacation leave; 10 days paid sick leave; 11 paid holidays; and 3 paid personal days; participation in a 401(k) savings plans, life insurance; medical/health (including visual and dental); transit, health, and dependent care FSA; and pension plan.

Compensation

Salary: $18.00 - 20.00 hourly.