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Job Title: Security Guard (3 POSITIONS)
(1) Full time. 37.5 hours per week. Tuesday – Friday, 9:45 am - 5:15 pm and Saturday 8 am – 4 pm.
(1) Full time. 36.5 hours per week. Thursday – Saturday, 9:45 am - 5:15 pm, Sunday 10:45 am – 5:15
pm, and Monday 11:15 am – 6:45 pm.
(1) Part time - 24 hours per week. Thursday – Sunday, 11:15 am – 5:15 pm (with additional hours
needed for special events).
Pay Rate: $16.75 - $17.25 per hour
Working Hours: Full time position: Wednesday - Sunday, 9:45 am – 5:15 pm. OFF Monday and Tuesdays.
Part time position: Thursday - Sunday. 11:15 am – 5:15 pm. (with additional hours needed for special events).
Job Posting Dates: July 25, 2024 until filled.
Overview:
To ensure the security, safety, and well-being of all staff, volunteers, students, and visitors as well as protecting the collections throughout the museum. Establish a welcoming presence for all people entering the museum.
Responsibilities:
- The Security Guard will be cross-trained in standard security practices and will provide appropriate levels of safety within the George Eastman Museum.
- Immediate response to alarms, calls, and emergencies to provide the necessary action.
- Monitor all camera sites at the appropriate Post.
- Follow the specific post orders in place for each post.
- Ensure that any restricted area remains secure.
- Monitor issues that appear suspicious in nature such as disorderly people, fire hazards, theft prevention, etc.
- Complete incident reports when there are injuries, illnesses, thefts, or safety issues experienced by staff, trustees, students, interns, volunteers, guests, and visitors.
- Exhibit and support the principles and philosophy of the museum, including the Mission statement.
- Provide exemplary customer service and engage with museum visitors.
- Answer questions about the objects and work of the museum and assist visitors when necessary.
- Ensure visitors do not conduct activities that are prohibited by the museum.
- Help visitors find their way around, operate special viewing equipment, and locate objects and materials.
- Notify maintenance staff when there is something that needs to be addressed in the museum (e.g. spills).
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Security Manager, Facilities Director, or other members of the chain of command.
- The duties of this position will require standing and walking for extended periods of time, sitting, lifting/carrying (25lbs), speaking, hearing, and observing.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must have a valid New York State Security Guard license. Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable form of transportation.
- 2– 5 years of experience as a security guard or other role in law enforcement.
- Must be willing to take a criminal background check.
- Familiarity with commercial or museum building security practices. Experience in providing exemplary visitor and customer service.
- CPR/Basic First Aid Certification preferred. AED training preferred.
Please submit your resume for consideration to [email protected]
The Eastman Museum is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. The Eastman Museum will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.