Museum Guard
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Museum Security Guard
Do you enjoy looking at art
Do you want to go to work every day in a building thats a work of art itself
Do you want to be surrounded by a team of creative individuals
Do you enjoy enforcing rules in a friendly manner
If you answered yes to any of these questions then the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art might bethe perfect place for you! The museum offers a unique workplace for its employees. The museum is filled with friendly and creative staff members who work together to build a museum atmosphere where every visitor feels comfortable and excited to visit. The ideal candidate is a compassionate motivated energetic teammember who values the arts and seeks to protect our priceless works of art with the utmost care and attention. Come join us at the Fred where the art is on the wall and in the people who work here.
Under the direction of the FJJMA Security Supervisors responsible for the security of the museums art collection the museums facility and its use. The ability to exercise some discretion ingenuity and independent judgment with a welcoming and friendly attitude. Flexible schedule with ten to fifteen hours per week including Sundays.
Representative Duties:
- Responsible for safeguarding the museums worldrenowned art collection and the facility inwhich it is on display
- Security guards must be able to provide museum visitors with accurate information pertaining to the museum facility with an attitude of courtesy and professionalism. As publicinteracting team members security personnel are expected to contribute to the welcoming and accommodating atmosphere the museum fosters to its guests.
- Security guards must ensure guests follow safety guidelines required for the protection of the art museum building but also for staff and visitors. Under the direction of Security Supervisors aid museum staff members on asneeded occasions that may affect the museums collection or facility.
- Security guards must possess a teamoriented attitude and enjoy working with museum staff and visitors on a daily occurrence. Security guards will be expected to have the flexibility to work weekends nights and some holidays on occasion.
- Security guards must have knowledge of twoway radio usage and proper radio etiquette.
- Security guards must possess the ability to assist asneeded with the set up and take down of equipment for museum functions special events and other programs within the museum. This includes under the direction of Security Supervisors to assist staff on a needed basis with mailings front desk assistance deliveries and moving heavy objects and crates.
- Ability to properly broadcast and receive information using a twoway radio
- Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives
- Ability to speak read and write clear concise English
- Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students faculty and staff
- Excellent public relation skills
- Willingness to wear and maintain uniforms and to comply to departmental grooming standards
- Excellent observational skills
- None
- Must be able to climb crouch pull push reach stand engage in repetitive motionsincluding movements of the hands wrists or fingers move touch including finger dexterity communicate hearincluding receiving detailed information orally or making fine discriminations in sound and seeincluding color depth perception or clarity.
- Must be able to move and standfor several hours at a time
- Art or museum experience
- Security experience in a public institution
Employment Type
Part-Time
