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Museum Security Officer

International Spy Museum
Washington, DC Part Time
POSTED ON 10/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2027

The International Spy Museum is looking for amazing, new candidates to join our Security team as a Museum Security Officer!

As a SPY Security Officer, you will monitor activity and patrol the premises for the purpose of maintaining a safe and secure environment. This position works closely under the direction of the Security Department’s leadership. You will be responsible for ensuring the overall safety and security of guests, staff, artifacts, exhibitions, and properties of the International Spy Museum. The Spy Museum’s workforce is a diverse pool of talents, professional experiences, personalities, and backgrounds, yet we are united by a shared set of values which include service excellence, teamwork, creativity, and fun. The Security Department is looking for qualified individuals who share our company values and educational goals.

Success Traits

  • Good judgement and dependability.
  • Maintains emotional control, integrity, and professionalism.
  • Candidate must show strong initiative, judgment and decisiveness and be prepared to embrace new tasks and working practices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse public.
  • Ability to represent the museum in a positive and professional manner.

Responsibilities

  • Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting the building, its’ equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
  • Protects the company assets relative to theft, assault, fire and other safety concerns.
  • Completes detailed incident and accident reports.
  • Provides excellent customer service to all guests and staff by creating an enjoyable museum experience.
  • Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
  • Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.

Minimum Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma required.
  • Associates Degree preferred.
  • Must have minimum of 2 years customer service experience.
  • Must have minimum of 2 years security experience or a combination of education and experience.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
  • Must secure and maintain Security Officer License in the District of Columbia within 90 days from start date.

Availability Requirements

  • Must be available on Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays.
  • Must be available to work a varied schedule.
  • Must be available between the hours of 7am to 11pm for day, mid, and evening shifts.
  • Overnight shifts are also available.

How to apply:

For employment consideration, please submit a detailed resume, and salary requirements online at spymuseum.org/about/careers/

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overnight shift
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Washington, DC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Security: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)
  • Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17

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