Gallery Security Officer PT - Temporary

National Museum of Women in the Arts•Washington, DC

About The Position

Gallery Security Officers provide a visible, professional security presence while creating a positive visitor experience, assisting museum staff and contractors, and maintaining a safe and secure environment for the museum’s art and facilities. Officers need strong interpersonal and observation skills and must be able to stand for extended periods in the galleries. This is a temporary, part-time position through January 17, 2027, with the possibility of extension, reporting to the Security Director. The hourly rate is $23.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Effective English communication, attention to detail, and satisfactory literacy, writing, documentation, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
Experience working with the public.
Ability to stand, walk, and remain alert for extended periods.
Availability to work Saturdays and Sundays.
Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures and perform duties with a professional manner and appearance.
Ability to make independent, sound judgment decisions within applicable policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently, responsibly, and without supervision.
Must reside in Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia.
Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship by NMWA.
Successful candidates are subject to reference and background checks.

Nice To Haves

Security experience is desired and preferred.
A good working knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a museum environment, and relevant enforcement procedures and policies is preferred.

Responsibilities

Protect museum works of art by patrolling assigned areas while the museum is open.
Deter unauthorized persons from touching, handling, defacing, or otherwise tampering with works of art or museum property.
Enforce general museum policies to support the security and safety of employees, visitors, and art collections.
Receive parcels and packages according to established security procedures.
Assist with building evacuation and preservation of art collections during emergencies.
Monitor and promptly report potential safety violations, critical incidents, and unusual or suspicious activity.
Provide visitors with general information and wayfinding assistance in a pleasant, responsive manner.
Perform light housekeeping and help maintain a presentable environment for visitors.
Maintain radio communications with coworkers and supervisors during assigned shifts.
Support the museum’s mission in all activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.