Security Guard - Part Time, Temporary

DENVER ART MUSEUM INC • Denver, CO

2d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

At the Denver Art Museum (DAM), we believe creativity and community thrive in a safe, welcoming environment. As a Temporary Security Guard, you will play a vital role in fostering the safety of our visitors, staff, and artwork. If you are dependable, attentive, and committed to excellent service, we’d love to have you on our team! Up to 29 hours per week!

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate orally and in writing, and communicate effectively and diplomatically with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision-making while working independently.
• Flexible availability.
• Able to quickly evacuate/help others to do the same in the event of an emergency.
• Able to climb the building stairs, a minimum of 3 floors without stopping within 90 seconds.
• 20/20 binocular vision, corrected to a minimum of 20/30.
• Three dimension and color vision.
• Demonstrate physical agility by bending over and picking up a coin.
• Able to lift and operate to discharge, a 10-lb. fire extinguisher.
• Lift a 25-lb small child (simulated) and carry as in rescue situation for 25 ft.
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time.
• Hear a normal conversation, or radio traffic, in a typical museum environment.
• Ability to obtain a Security Guard License from the City and County of Denver.

Nice To Haves

• No prior security experience needed—training provided.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service while performing security duties.
• Working on a variety of security posts to foster the safety and security of the people, the artwork and the Denver Art Museum Campus.
• Monitoring a variety of posts to ensure the safety of people, artwork, and the campus.
• Communicating via two-way radio and operate CCTV/security systems.
• Patrolling or standing for extended periods of time.
• Supporting DAM’s Racial Equity Roadmap initiatives through goal setting and applying a racial equity lens in daily work.

What This Job Offers

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