Security Guard

SUMMARY

Security personnel are responsible for the critical oversight of the museum's art collection, grounds, staff and visitors. This position requires cooperation and communication with the Manager and Assistant Manager of Facilities and Security to ensure proper floor coverage and safety procedures are implemented.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Floor Coverage

• Maintain a presence within the gallery spaces and monitor all public areas.
• Provide direction and assistance to museum visitors.
• Assist other museum departments with set-ups/break down of furniture and other logistics at museum events.

Building Emergency Systems and Security

• Familiarity with museum security systems, policies, procedures and actions related to security alarm activation.
• Familiarity with fire system functions, fire exits/gallery escape plans/fire extinguisher locations and use, maintenance, system and unit inspection and fire evacuation in event of alarm activation.
• Thorough knowledge of procedures and role in assisting when a visitor or staff member is injured.
• Knowledge of location and operation of gallery phones, first aid kits, defibrillator or other that may be required in an emergency.

Other Duties

• Inform Assistant Manager of Facilities and Security if public spaces require light bulb maintenance.
• Report any unsightly damage to walls, furniture, doors, or other areas of concern in public spaces.
• Maintain grounds, all walks and outside approaches to museum in a clean and orderly way. Salt walks and fire exits in winter as necessary.
• Clean restrooms; maintain towels, soap, and tissue, as necessary.
• Kitchens, loading dock area, outdoor terrace must be kept neat and clean at all times; trash and recycling must be emptied at the close of each day (and during the day as required.)
• Other tasks as assigned by Assistant Manager of FacilitiesSecurity.

Physical Demands:

• Physical mobility: sitting, standing, walking, lifting/carrying objects.
• Sensory requirement: Ability to communicate and respond in a professional manner to staff, ability to communicate and respond both in person and over the phone in a professional manner to the general public.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-intensity, professional work environment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required.
• At least 1 year of Security Guard experience preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification favorable, but not required.
• Work schedule varies and employee must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required.
• Able to lift at least 25 lbs.

The New Britain Museum of American Art is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve and the rich cultural stories we steward. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.