Security Officer

About Us

At The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.

The Huntington

Founded in 1919, The Huntington is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences.

The Culture

Here we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do – from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond. Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies.

At The Huntington, our organizational Culture is shaped by the following core values: Intellectual curiosity, Collaboration, Stewardship, Belonging, and Integrity.

• Intellectual Curiosity: Knowledge, lifelong learning, and a spirit of inquiry are at the core of our mission and organizational culture.
• Collaboration: Teamwork and a collaborative attitude are important at all levels of The Huntington. We foster relationships internally among our departments and externally with organizations throughout the community.
• Stewardship: We are committed to the care and development of our collections, our financial and physical resources, our staff, and our community.
• Belonging: We strive to attract and maintain a workforce of individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our organizational culture promotes a sense of welcome, inclusion, and connection.
• Integrity: We value respect and honesty, working to fulfill our mission with honor and ethical principles.
  
  

Job Description

About the Role

In this important role, you will observe and report all safety and/or security hazards relating to visitors, members, and other employees; as well as detect and report any damage to property and collections under the supervision of a Security Supervisor and/or Assistant Manager – Security Operations.

This position is scheduled for the Graveyard Shift: 11:30pm-8:00am.

S/he/they will demonstrate a background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach.

Essential Duties

• Duties include performing security patrols by foot or vehicle, answering visitor inquiries, responding to emergencies according to defined procedures; and monitoring the movement of staff, visitors, assets, equipment and materials.
• Ensures the museum environment is safe for all patrons, employees, and other visitors by preventing theft, vandalism, and hazardous activities.
• Enforces museum safety and security policies and regulations as directed.
• Monitors employees entering and exiting the building, checking packages, directing vendors and visitors.
• Conducts patrols as assigned, and remains vigilant at all times, communicating observations to security control and security management.
• Remains flexible and collaborative, assisting with a variety of projects and tasks as directed.
• Arrives on time and has consistent attendance.
  
  

Candidate Requirements And Experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Experience in security, public safety, military and/or customer service preferred.
• The ability to communicate clearly in person, in writing and via radio is required.
• Must be able to complete security forms and write reports.
• Flexible schedule including overtime, evening, and weekend work
• Must have a current valid California Drivers License.
  
  

Working Conditions

• This position requires standing for long periods (an average of 8 hours per shift) and the ability to wear a radio earpiece at a normal volume setting.
• Must be able to respond quickly in the event of an emergency; may be required to operate a golf cart to conduct patrols.
• Performance of essential functions requires remaining alert at all times, regular moderate physical mobility and exertion in walking, climbing stairs, and standing for several hours.
• Security Officers are required to work outdoors and in occasional inclement weather. Work may require strenuous physical activity related to responding to emergencies. Must be able to bend, twist, reach, and lift up to 30 pounds.
  
  

Working Environment

May work in hazardous conditions associated with an emergency event (e.g., inclement weather).

Compensation & Benefits

We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including:

• Pay Rate: $19.60/hr.
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) retirement plan and matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays
• Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants
• Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
• Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds
  
  

 

The Application Process

Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment. 

You will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the “My Experience” section of the application.