About the position
The Tucson Museum of Art is seeking a dedicated and responsible individual to join our team as a part-time Security Officer (III). This specialized security role is essential in ensuring the safety and security of our collections and visitors. The position requires a sound knowledge of museum security principles and the ability to enforce rules with good judgment and tact. The Security Officer will work primarily on weekends, with an average schedule of two days per week, totaling seven hours per day from Thursday through Sunday. The work shift may vary based on the Museum's exhibition, event, and facility rental schedule. As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining a secure environment within the Museum complex. This includes observing visitor behavior, answering questions, and serving as a representative of the Museum to the public. You will assist in identifying risks to the Museum, its facilities, visitors, and personnel. Additionally, you will be involved in the setup and breakdown of Museum events and may perform light housekeeping duties when time permits, such as dusting or vacuuming. Your role will also involve completing incident reports as necessary and ensuring compliance with the Museum's Security Manual procedures and policies. The Tucson Museum of Art is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively seek to employ individuals who embody our organizational values and support our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Plan. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to represent and advocate for all Southern Arizona communities through our exhibitions, programs, and staff.
Responsibilities
- Read, know, and apply the Museum's Security Manual procedures and policy.
- Complete incident reports when necessary.
- Greet and inform visitors about the Museum, its services, and exhibitions.
- Observe visitor behavior and maintain visitors within view to ensure they do not touch or create a risk to the art on exhibit.
- Circulate throughout the galleries maintaining constant checks on the activities and well-being of patrons and the security of the Museum and its collections.
- Advise visitors regarding the photography policy when necessary.
- Turn on and off gallery lights at opening and closing times; evaluate the condition of the gallery at these times.
- Report any changes to the security supervisor.
- Check all public and private areas before closing.
- Perform other related work as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED recommended.
- Ability to read and write.
- Ability to operate complex burglar alarm and fire detection systems.
- Ability to establish and maintain friendly and courteous relationships with Museum patrons and fellow staff.
- Skill in the operation of office equipment.
- Knowledge in the operation of two-way radios.
- Ability to remain alert and concentrate on assigned tasks.
- Physical ability to stand for long periods of time and to move items for setup and breakdown of Museum events.
- Ability to cover large areas of the Museum when on shift.
Nice-to-haves
- Driver's License
- Guard Card
- Armed Security License
- Experience in law enforcement or security.
Benefits
- Retirement plan
