Security Guard, Overnight Shift

DENVER ART MUSEUM INC • Denver, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At the Denver Art Museum (DAM), we believe creativity and community thrive in a safe, welcoming environment. As a Security Guard, you will play a vital role in fostering the safety of our visitors, staff, and artwork. With on-the-job training and support, you’ll develop skills in emergency response, prevention and de-escalation techniques, and security technology. If you are dependable, attentive, and committed to excellent service, we’d love to have you on our team!

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; no prior security experience needed—training provided.
• 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.
• No serious speech impediment
• 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.
• Must pass an annual basic medical exam to assure ability to complete the job requirements.
• Ability to obtain a Security Guard License from the City and County of Denver.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Free RTD EcoPass
• free DAM Family Membership
• 4 hours of personal time plus Colorado paid sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• subscription to Headspace
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with immediate eligibility to contribute
• 3% non-elective contribution and up to 2% match program after one year and 1,000 worked hours

What This Job Offers

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