8202 - Security Guard - Fine Arts Museum

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are seeking TEX Security Guards to work in an on-call/as-needed capacity. Under general supervision, incumbents will patrol public buildings and grounds to safeguard property against damage, hazardous situations, or unauthorized entry. This role requires enforcing rules and regulations governing access to and use of public facilities, preparing routine reports, making routine contact with the public and operating personnel, and observing and recognizing potentially dangerous situations and reacting appropriately. Assignments will be at the de Young Museum or the Legion of Honor museum.

Requirements

One year of verifiable experience as a security officer
Possession of a current California Security Guard Registration Card issued by the California State Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
Possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a museum or at a cultural institution
Experience with the requirements for working near high value art or around fragile and/or valuable materials
Ability to interact with the public and customers in a professional manner
Prior customer service experience
Current CPR certification
Current valid guard card

Responsibilities

Patrols or makes rounds of galleries in assigned areas by continually scanning and observing activities.
Prevent the entry of unauthorized persons on premises.
Observe, report, and respond to criminal activity, safety hazards (such as fire, fire hazards, or other unusual conditions), persons needing assistance, etc.
Gather information, respond appropriately, and act upon it, including handling emergency situations.
Report information, notify supervisors or other proper authorities, and report information in a clear, accurate, and concise manner.
Use a two-way radio and telephone to communicate.
Check to see if doors are locked and lights are turned out.
Observe improperly functioning equipment and report defects noted.
May perform part-time incidental duties such as operate an elevator, and perform minor maintenance and cleanup tasks.
Other related duties as needed.
Standing the majority of the shift (5 to 8 hours) on hard floor surfaces.
Lifting, carrying, and placing 25 lbs stanchions for crowd control.
During the event of an emergency or alarm, perform a variety of duties such as climbing stairs, moving rapidly in and around the building, bending, crouching, kneeling, twisting, assisting in medical response to accidents, evacuation of visitors from the building, or assisting in the installation and removal of temporary exhibits.