Security Officer

NORTON MUSEUM OF ART INC•West Palm Beach, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1941 by Ralph Hubbard Norton and his wife Elizabeth Calhoun Norton, the Norton Museum of Art is Florida’s largest art museum, renowned for its distinguished collection. The Norton Museum of Art welcomes visitors to experience the transformative power of art through intimate and creative encounters with wide-ranging collections and programs of the highest quality. With holdings spanning Contemporary, Early European, Modern, and Asian Art, as well as Photography, the Norton serves as a cherished institution within its community. Our Commitments: To uphold our mission and ensure the Norton’s relevance to our community, we are dedicated to the following principles: Art: We celebrate and share excellence in the arts in all its forms. Audience: We cultivate meaningful dialogues and relationships with a diverse and inclusive audience. Ambassadors: Our employees, Trustees, volunteers, and partners are the vital links connecting Art and Audience. Foundations: We are committed to preserving the Norton’s fiscal and physical legacy for future generations. Position Summary: The security officer is responsible for the overall security and safety of the visitors, staff, collections, and visitors of the Norton Museum of Art and its campus, which includes the garden, Cranesnest Way houses and parking lot. This includes providing excellent customer service to our visitors, staff, and contractors in a friendly, respectful manner, observing and reporting any irregularities.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of security and safety procedures
Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English, and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with visitors and staff.
Ability to stand or walk a patrol 7 or more hours per shift.
Demonstrate ability to act courteous and professional with visitors, staff, and contractors.
Able to work outside in the elements.
Able to work until 10 pm on Fridays or later when necessary.

Responsibilities

Safeguard the museum’s artwork in and outside the museum galleries.
Safeguard the physical plant and assets using effective security patrols.
Understand all museum procedures and assist contractors, visitors, and staff.
Conduct yourself in a welcoming, pleasant manner when greeting or speaking with Museum visitors.
Work closely with the Visitor Experience staff when encountering a problem in the Museum galleries or public spaces.
Officer must be able to follow directions and react quickly during emergency situations.
Provide timely and accurate information to the security Supervisor on unusual conditions or situations.
Speak clearly over a two-way radio and be understood by other members of the staff.
Officer must be able to work effectively and courteously with diverse groups of visitors and staff.
Routinely completes daily patrol schedule for areas assigned within time frequency provided.
Perform other duties as assigned by Security Supervisor.
Conduct oneself in the best interest of the Museum.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Worksite plans & Additional Life Insurance
Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, employer paid
Short-term Disability Insurance, employer paid
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
401(k) retirement plan and 2% employer match
Considerable paid time off, plus 4 additional discretionary days, and 9 recognized holidays
Flex Work options; hybrid & flexible schedule after an employee’s 90-day probationary period.
20% discount for staff in the Museum store
10% discount at The Restaurant
Membership to the ROAM Museum network