Security Officer (Overnight Shift 12am 8am) (Evergreen)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art•New York, NY

2d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

About the Metropolitan Museum of Art The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online. Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world. At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always. Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued. Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission. Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity. Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve. GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: The Security Officer enforces Museum security regulations for the public as well as the staff. They will guard and patrol an assigned area, usually at the Museum entrances.

Requirements

Organizational skills preferred
Excellent communication skills preferred
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
Basic Computer Skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

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