Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
Senator John Heinz History Center - Pittsburgh, PA
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$15.00 - $15.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Varied
Description
The Senator John Heinz History Center, the largest history museum in Pennsylvania dedicated to history
and an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is seeking part-time and casual, Security Officers.
Security Officers must be friendly yet firm and responsive to the needs of all customers. The Officer
may be questioned by the public on a number of topics regarding the History Center - directions within,
amenities, exhibit components, and facilities. The officer observes and operates security systems as
well as assists with overall risk management - locating, correcting and/or reporting threats of all kinds
to the organization. The position demands that the officer maintain a working knowledge of the History
Center exhibits, programs, and emergency response protocols while providing extraordinary customer
service /interactions. Since the Officer at times be the only person in the building, a high degree of
attentiveness and pro-activity will be necessary.
These are part-time and casual positions reporting to the Chief of Security.
Qualifications
Available to work days, nights, evenings, weekends and holidays strongly preferred.
High school education or equivalent required with 2 years, recent (within the last 5 years) and relevant
security experience. Graduate of an accredited security program or police academy a plus. This
position requires extreme attentiveness with the security monitors, alarms, and execution of security
procedures ensuring the safety of the patrons during late evening events, evening/night staff, facilities,
and other facility contents. This position is moderately physically demanding. It also requires the ability
to be both a multi-team player as well as function independently with a lot of self-motivation. Must
have extraordinary customer service and interpersonal skills.
The successful candidate will be required to prove that they have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated
Why Work at the History Center?
•Be part of a museum recently voted the #2 History Museum in America by USA Today readers and Best Museum in Pittsburgh by Pittsburgh Magazine!
•Rewarding, mission-driven work at a Smithsonian-affiliated museum that makes a substantial impact in the community
•Dynamic workplace located in Pittsburgh's historic Strip District
•Paid sick leave
•Discounts in the Museum Shop and Cafe