Security Guard, Part-Time

DENVER ART MUSEUM INC • Denver, CO

5d • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Denver Art Museum is hiring a part-time, non-exempt Security Guard to help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for visitors, staff, artwork, and the museum campus. The role involves providing customer service while performing security duties at a variety of posts, monitoring the museum, and using two-way radios and CCTV/security systems. The position is expected to work up to 29 hours per week. Training is provided, and no prior security experience is required. The employee must be able to obtain a Security Guard License from the City and County of Denver.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate orally and in writing, including communicating effectively and diplomatically with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision-making while working independently.
• Flexible availability.
• Ability to obtain a Security Guard License from the City and County of Denver.
• Ability to quickly evacuate or help others evacuate in an emergency.
• Ability to climb at least three floors of building stairs without stopping within 90 seconds.
• 20/20 binocular vision, corrected to a minimum of 20/30; three-dimensional and color vision.
• Ability to bend over and pick up a coin.
• Ability to lift and operate a 10-pound fire extinguisher.
• Ability to lift a 25-pound small child (simulated) and carry them 25 feet in a rescue situation.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to hear a normal conversation or radio traffic in a typical museum environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish; a $0.50-per-hour language differential is available to candidates who demonstrate Spanish proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service while performing security duties.
• Work at a variety of security posts to foster the safety and security of people, artwork, and the Denver Art Museum campus.
• Monitor posts to ensure the safety of people, artwork, and the campus.
• Communicate via two-way radio and operate CCTV/security systems.
• Patrol or stand for extended periods.

Benefits

• Free RTD EcoPass.
• Free DAM Family Membership.
• Four hours of personal time plus Colorado paid sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with immediate eligibility to contribute; eligible employees who meet the requirements after one year and 1,000 hours qualify for a 3% non-elective contribution and 2% match program.

What This Job Offers

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