Security Guard (Part-time)

Studio Museum in Harlem
New York
Workplace: OnsitePart timeUSD 22+ hourlyFunction: Security & Public SafetyExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Verbal communication","Written communication","Organizational skills","Calm under pressure","De-escalation","Conflict resolution"]

Provide welcoming, visitor-centered security for the Museum by conducting opening/closing inspections, regular patrols, and monitoring safety conditions. Enforce security policies to prevent theft, fire, damage, and injury, including CCTV monitoring, screening visitors/packages, and maintaining required incident logs. Respond to emergencies and support fire safety program duties, working flexible evening/weekend coverage in a fast-paced building operations team.

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Studio Museum in Harlem
Studio Museum in Harlem
1 month ago

Security Guard (Part-time)

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Job Summary

Provide welcoming, visitor-centered security for the Museum by conducting opening/closing inspections, regular patrols, and monitoring safety conditions. Enforce security policies to prevent theft, fire, damage, and injury, including CCTV monitoring, screening visitors/packages, and maintaining required incident logs. Respond to emergencies and support fire safety program duties, working flexible evening/weekend coverage in a fast-paced building operations team.
Location: New York
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Part time
Job Function: Security & Public Safety
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Conduct opening/closing procedures, including inspections of rooftop and assigned galleries for safety issues.
  • •Perform regular patrols and report issues and safety concerns to a supervisor.
  • •Monitor and help ensure adherence to security protocols to prevent theft, fire, damage, and personal injury.
  • •Monitor CCTV cameras and operate elevator when required, as well as check packages entering/leaving the Museum.
  • •Respond to emergency incidents (e.g., medical emergencies, natural disasters, visitor complaints) and complete daily security logs/reports.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 22 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •New York State Guard certificate required.
  • •High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • •Minimum two-year security guard work or customer service experience (museum preferred).
  • •Respond professionally in high-pressure or emergency situations and write incident reports.
  • •Comfort enforcing safety/security policies while maintaining a welcoming, visitor-centered approach.
Experience:2+ yearsMuseumPublic-facingCustomer serviceSecurity
Education:High School
Skills:Verbal communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsCalm under pressureDe-escalationConflict resolution
Certifications:New York State Guard certificateCPR/AEDFire GuardFSD
Tech Stack:CCTVSilent alarmsAccess controlMetal detectorsFire alarm systemsHand-held wandElevator operation

Company Brief

Studio Museum in Harlem
Contemporary art museum in Harlem presenting exhibitions, artist residencies, and public programs focused on Black artists and communities. It advances creativity and cultural dialogue through exhibitions, education, and community engagement.
Industry: Museums & Heritage
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Nonprofit & NGO
Funding: Grant Funded
Headquarters: New York City, United States
Founded: 1968
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