Museum Gallery Security Officer (Unarmed)

National Museum of Women in the Arts
Starting at $20.00 - Advancement Opportunities.
United States, D.C., Washington
1250 New York Avenue Northwest (Show on map)
Nov 02, 2024
General Position Summary: Gallery Guards are a professional security presence who create a positive visitor experience, provide assistance to museum staff and contractors, and maintain a safe and secure environment for the works of art and the museum's facilities. Gallery Guards must have strong interpersonal skills, be capable of standing for long periods of time within the galleries, and have keen observation skills. Major Responsibilities: Ensure the protection of museum works of art by patrolling assigned area(s) when the museum is open Deterring unauthorized persons from touching, handling, defacing, or otherwise tampering with works of art and/or museum property Enforce general museum policies to ensure the security and safety of its employees, visitors and art collections. Intake of parcels and packages per established security procedures Assist in building evacuation and preservation of art collections in times of emergency. Monitor and immediately report potential safety violations, critical incidents, and unusual or suspicious activity Interact with visitors by providing general and way finding information in a pleasant and responsive way Perform light housekeeping duties and generally assist in maintaining a presentable environment for visitors Maintain radio communications with coworkers and supervisors during your assigned work shift Support the mission of the museum in all activities Other duties as assigned Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, be detailed oriented, and have satisfactory literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities Experience working with the public Ability to stand, walk, and remain alert for extended periods Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff and museum visitors Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures, to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance Ability to make independent and good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures Be able to work independently, responsibly and without supervision; Security/Law Enforcement experience desired and preferred Prefer a good working knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a museum environment and relevant enforcement procedures and policies Benefits: Part-Time Hours (up to 32 HPW) Daytime Hours (9:30am - 5:00pm) Evening Hours (Special Events Security Team) 5:00pm-11:00pm Uniforms Provided Earned Leave Program Health Insurance Plan Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities Work with former and current police officers Flexible scheduling Learn about creating a safe and secure environment in cultural institutions