Security Guard (Local 241)
The Museum’s Security Guards play a vital role in maintaining the security and safety of the Museum premises, assets, visitors, and staff, while also serving as ambassadors with the Museum’s visitors and guests.
- Department: Operations
- FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
- Supervisor: Associate Director, Security
- Schedule: Thursday-Monday/36 hours per Week
Department: | Operations |
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Reports to: | Associate Director, Security |
Date posted: | October 13, 2020 |
FLSA Status: | Non-exempt |
Schedule: | Thursday-Monday/36 hours per Week |
Responsibilities:
- Reports in full uniform to daily security briefing, ready to take assigned post
- Patrols assigned post noting and reporting all unusual situations related to security and fire safety
- Interacts with museum visitors and staff in a courteous and helpful manner
- Conducts daily safety and security survey of assigned post
- Operates and monitors computer based CCTV and security alarm systems
- Follows direction and performs all duties related to physical security and fire safety, including assisting during emergency situations that may affect staff, visitors or the museum collections, while maintaining a composed demeanor.
- Fills-in as Control Room Operator when necessary
- Takes appropriate action to correct safety and security conditions
- Responds to medical situations and takes appropriate action
- Reports for emergency duty when necessary
- May be required to assist with snow and ice removal from the museum sidewalks and property
- May be required to perform custodial duties when needed
Requirements:
- H.S. Diploma or GED
- Must have a valid Unique Security Registration Number with the N.Y.S. Department of State, Division of Licensing Services
- Ability to obtain a New York City Fire Department , “Fire Guard, Certificate of Fitness”
- Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and overtime
- Ability to deal with the public and respond to emergency situations
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time both indoors and outdoors
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs
- Experience operating computer based CCTV and security alarm systems, a plus
Send Resume with Cover Letter To:
Associate Director, Human Resources
The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10128
The Jewish Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.