Security Officer - Overnight

Honolulu Academy of Arts•Honolulu, HI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer is responsible for the day-to-day security and protection of the museum facilities, exhibits, staff, and visitors. The position requires walking and standing for long periods of time while patrolling the museum’s restricted and public areas, surveying the galleries, museum entrance and exit areas, and providing security escorts when needed. Third Shift Officers patrol the grounds and monitor security systems at both the Honolulu Museum of Art and Art School. Third shift works from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Five shifts per week, though overtime or emergency coverage may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work, weekends and holidays, and days to attend training and meetings.
Ability to work as part of a team and under supervision.
Ability to understand and follow operational policies and procedures.
Ability to react calmly and effectively to emergency situations.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, and ability to interact with very diverse groups of people and situations including law enforcement, Fire, and EMS personnel.
Honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, perspective, and a strong work ethic supported by commitment and follow-through.
Ability to work within and support a diverse community of visitors, artists, and employees.

Nice To Haves

GDE State Guard License or working toward GDE Certification.
Understanding of Honolulu Museum of Art’s Mission and Vision or willing to learn and be part of it.
Ability to or capacity to be trained in use of two-way radios, CCTVs, and other security equipment.

Responsibilities

Maintains knowledge of, understands, and enforces museum rules and guidelines.
Observes people, conditions, artwork at museum entrances, galleries, museum hallways, open spaces, stairwells, and all other areas both internal and external pertaining to the Honolulu Museum of Art.
Detects, responds to, and reports unsafe conditions, vandalism, criminal/suspicious activities, fire/medical emergencies, and natural/man-made disasters to security administration.
Responds courteously and promptly to requests for assistance from visitors and staff.
Ensure coverage of all post assignments and communicate concerns and deficiencies to Security management team.
Provide crowd control during special events and enforce all museum rules with regard to security and safety.
Reacts calmly and effectively to emergency situations.
Remains alert and watchful at all times while on duty.
Records data by completing detailed and accurate reports for incidents such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and accidents or injuries.
Helps keep the Museum presentable to visitors by performing light housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping, wiping, dusting and other cleaning as needed.
Other duties as assigned.