Security Officer Phila Museum of Art

Allied Universal • Philadelphia, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer Enhanced for an assigned site at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The role provides a designated weekly anchor shift requiring a six-month commitment. Officers may also claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform, with the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week and adjust their hours as needed. The listed pay rate is $16.25 per hour. The scheduled shift is Sunday, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.

The officer provides customer service and security support at a cultural institution, including patrols, access-control procedures, protection of museum property and collections, incident response, and reporting. The position may involve interactions with visitors, members, staff, vendors, museum personnel, and emergency responders.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Undergo a background investigation as a condition of employment, consistent with applicable laws.
• Undergo a drug screen as a condition of employment to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet any applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, members, staff, and vendors while following site procedures, access-control protocols, and emergency response procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of galleries, public spaces, entrances, exterior grounds, and perimeter areas; identify and report unusual activity, hazards, or maintenance concerns.
• Help protect artwork, exhibits, collections, and property by monitoring visitor activity, communicating museum rules, and reporting incidents.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, visitor concerns, medical situations, and critical events in accordance with established procedures.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports and communicate professionally with site leadership, museum personnel, and emergency responders as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement plans and disability insurance.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more through the perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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