Security Officer - Third Shift

Honolulu Academy of ArtsHonolulu, HI
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. The Honolulu Museum of Art: Opened in 1927, the Honolulu Museum of Art is a home for art and education created for the benefit of the entire community. Founder Anna Rice Cooke envisioned a museum that would bring people together through the power of art and “the deep intuitions that are common to all.” The museum was conceived of as a place of meaningful exchange and dialogue, celebrating the diverse artistic and cultural traditions of Hawai‘i’s multi-ethnic population. From this founding intention grew the museum of today, with a world-class encyclopedic collection of more than 55,000 works of art, representing a stunning breadth of places and eras, from all corners of the globe and from the ancient past to the present day. To learn more about HoMA, please visit our website. [https://honolulumuseum.org/about-us-zpj4]

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.
  • Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos as well as effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to visitors and employees.
  • Must be able to observe cameras for long periods.

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.

Benefits

  • Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee
  • 12 paid holidays
  • 15 days of vacation accrual in 1st year, increasing to 20 days in 2nd year
  • 15 days of annual sick leave
  • Group retirement plans with employer matching after 2nd year
  • Shop, Museum Café, and Art School discounts
  • Onsite parking provided

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

11-50 employees

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