8202 - Security Guard - Fine Arts Museum

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

2d•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, preparing routine reports, interacting with the public and operating personnel, and recognizing and reacting appropriately to potentially dangerous situations. 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.
Reporting information clearly, accurately, and concisely.
Notifying supervisors or other proper authorities.
Using a two-way radio and telephone to communicate.
Checking to see if doors are locked and lights turned out.
Observing improperly functioning equipment and reporting defects noted.
May perform part-time incidental duties such as operating an elevator, and performing minor maintenance and cleanup tasks.
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 an emergency or alarm, performing 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.