Museum Guard ( Part-Time)

Allentown Art Museum • Allentown, PA

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About The Position

Purpose: To protect all museum property and artworks, and provide safety to visitors and personnel
Shifts: Flexible non-continuous schedule of less than 25 hours per week. Various shifts between 7am-5pm, 7 days per week.

Requirements

• Must have a high school degree or equivalent.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including standing for long periods of time, lifting objects up to 50 lbs.
• Dress according to Museum policies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
• Warn persons of rule infractions or violations.
• Monitor security systems, equipment, and other machinery (i.e, HVAC, phone, electrical panels, Lutron lighting, A/V).
• Patrol Museum premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion, criminal activity and ensure security of doors and windows.
• Write reports of irregularities, such as touching or damage of art, equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Must enjoy contact with the public, and display outstanding interpersonal and communications skills.
• Imperative to have integrity, honesty, and reliability.
• Ability to work all shifts, including weekends and evenings.
• Potential for training to assist in operation of Museum visitor desk.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED