Security Officer (Various Shifts Available)

About the role

The Security Officer enforces Museum security regulations for the public as well as the staff. They will guard and patrol an assigned area, usually at the Museum entrances.

Responsibilities

• Enforce the Museum rules of conduct for visitors
• Ensure that the public, the Museum Staff and other outside contractors adhere to certain fundamental rules of security to prevent theft, fire, damage, and personal injury
• Responsible for preventing disorder and overcrowding
• Direct visitors to the bag inspection tables
• Inspect packages and bags entering the Museum
• Monitor and report safety conditions
• Responsible for coat checking and elevator operation
• Check packages of persons and/or staff leaving the Museum
• Provide escort for the transportation of art to and from shipping points
• Responsible for any other duties as directed by Manager of Security

Requirements

• Must be able to stand for sustained periods of time
• Maneuver safely up and down flights of stairs multiple times a round or shift
• Must be able to bend, jump, run and lift about 5–25 pounds
• Basic Computer Skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite strongly preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous security experience preferred

Schedule

• Two days 9:30 AM–5:30 PM, two days 9:30 AM–9:30 PM at The Met Fifth Avenue
• 4 PM–12 AM at The Met Fifth Avenue
• Weekend availability required

Pay

$19.14 per hour (starting rate; incumbent rates may vary based on seniority and collective bargaining agreement terms)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Free financial-planning services
• Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
• 25% discount in Museum shops
• Subsidized staff cafeteria
• Museums Council pass for free admission to various museums and cultural institutions