What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer, Part-time & Casual position at Senator John Heinz History Center?
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.
Why Work at the History Center?
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
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.
Why Work at the History Center?
- Rewarding, mission-driven work that makes an impact in the community!
- Smithsonian-affiliated museum located in Pittsburgh’s vibrant and historic Strip District
- Voted the #1 history museum in the nation by USA Today
- Voted Best Museum in Pittsburgh by Pittsburgh Magazine(2022 & 2023)
- Flexible work schedule, including potential for hybrid work
- Full benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- 403(B) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick days)
- Nine (9) paid holidays
- Company paid life insurance / LTD
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts in the Museum Shop and Café
- Public transportation and parking options nearby
- 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.
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
