Museum Gallery Security Guard (Unarmed)
| Estimated Pay | $21 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Washington, District of Columbia |
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About this job
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.
Major Responsibilities:
Major Responsibilities:
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Ensure the protection of museum works of art by patrolling assigned area(s) when the museum is open
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Deterring unauthorized persons from touching, handling, defacing, or otherwise tampering with works of art and/or museum property
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Enforce general museum policies to ensure the security and safety of its employees, visitors and art collections.
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Intake of parcels and packages per established security procedures
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Assist in building evacuation and preservation of art collections in times of emergency.
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Monitor and immediately report potential safety violations, critical incidents, and unusual or suspicious activity
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Interact with visitors by providing general and way finding information in a pleasant and responsive way
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Perform light housekeeping duties and generally assist in maintaining a presentable environment for visitors
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Maintain radio communications with coworkers and supervisors during your assigned work shift
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Support the mission of the museum in all activities
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, be detailed oriented, and have satisfactory literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities
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Experience working with the public
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Ability to stand, walk, and remain alert for extended periods
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Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff and museum visitors
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Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures, to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance
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Ability to make independent and good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures
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Be able to work independently, responsibly and without supervision;
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Security/Law Enforcement experience desired and preferred
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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
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