8202 - Security Guard - Fine Arts Museum
About The Position
Under general supervision, patrols public buildings and grounds to safeguard property against damage, hazardous situations or unauthorized entry; and performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for: enforcing rules and regulations governing the access to and use of public facilities; preparing routine reports of time and work done; making routine contact with the general public and operating personnel in the patrolling and safeguarding of public facilities; observing and being aware of the surrounding environment and recognizing potentially dangerous situations and reacting appropriately.
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; notifying supervisors or other proper authorities; and reporting information in a clear, accurate, and concise manner.
- Using a two-way radio and telephone to communicate.
- Checks to see if doors are locked and lights turned out.
- Observes improperly functioning equipment and reports defects noted.
- May perform part-time incidental duties such as: operate 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, Security Guards may 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
