Security Officer (Various Shifts Available)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) is seeking a Security Officer to enforce Museum security regulations for the public and staff. The Museum is committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences it engages. At The Met, every staff member lives by core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity.

Requirements

Must be able to stand for sustained periods of time
Maneuver safely up and down flights of stairs multiple times a round or shift.
Must able to bend, jump, run and lift about 5-25 pounds

Nice To Haves

Organizational skills preferred
Excellent communication skills preferred
Basic Computer Skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Previous security experience preferred

Responsibilities

Enforce the Museum rules of conduct for visitors
Ensure that the public, the Museum Staff and other outside contractors adhere to certain fundamental rules of security to prevent theft, fire, damage, and personal injury
Responsible for preventing disorder and overcrowding
Direct visitors to the bag inspection tables
Inspect packages and bags entering the Museum
Monitor and report safety conditions
Responsible for coat checking and elevator operation
Check packages of persons and/or staff leaving the Museum
Provide escort for the transportation of art to and from shipping points
Responsible for any other duties as directed by Manager of Security
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
Free financial-planning services
Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
25% discount for staff in Museum shops
A subsidized staff cafeteria
Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions