What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Guard position at The Jewish Museum?
Security Guard
Date: February 2026
Department: Operations
Title: Security Guard
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation: Local 241
Supervisor: Associate Director, Security
Schedule: Part-time; 5 days/week, Thursday - Monday; less than 40 hours
with occasional mandatory OT
The Jewish Museum
The Jewish Museum is an art museum committed to illuminating the complexity and
vibrancy of Jewish culture for a global audience. Through distinctive exhibitions and
programs that present the work of diverse artists and thinkers, the Museum shares
ideas, provokes dialogue, and promotes understanding. The Jewish Museum maintains
a unique collection of nearly 30,000 works of art, ceremonial objects, and media
reflecting the global Jewish experience. Located on New York City's Museum Mile, in
the landmarked Warburg mansion, the Museum plays an important role among cultural
institutions, challenging all forms of bigotry and discrimination and promoting
understanding among diverse audiences. The Jewish Museum invites applicants of all
backgrounds to consider joining the Museum in its work. For more information, please
visit www.TheJewishMuseum.org
The Position
The Museum's Security Guards play a vital role in maintaining the security and safety of
the Museum premises, assets, visitors, and staff, while also serving as ambassadors
with the Museum's visitors and guests.
Responsibilities include
* Reports in full uniform to daily security briefing, ready to take assigned post
* Patrols assigned post noting and reporting all unusual situations related to
security and fire safety
* Interacts with museum visitors and staff in a courteous and helpful manner
* Conducts daily safety and security survey of assigned post
* Operates and monitors computer based CCTV and security alarm systems
* Follows direction and performs all duties related to physical security and fire
safety, including assisting during emergency situations that may affect staff,
visitors or the museum collections, while maintaining a composed demeanor.
* Fills-in as Control Room Operator when necessary
* Takes appropriate action to correct safety and security conditions
* Responds to medical situations and takes appropriate action
* Reports for emergency duty when necessary
* May be required to assist with snow and ice removal from the museum
sidewalks and property
* May be required to perform custodial duties when needed
Requirements
* H.S. Diploma or GED
* Must have a valid Unique Security Registration Number with the N.Y.S.
Department of State, Division of Licensing Services
* Ability to obtain a New York City Fire Department , "Fire Guard, Certificate of
Fitness"
* Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and overtime
* Ability to deal with the public and respond to emergency situations
* Must be able to stand for extended periods of time both indoors and outdoors
* Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs
* Customer service experience
* Experience operating computer based CCTV and security alarm systems, a plus
Salary: $23.75/hour
Send Resume with Cover Letter To:
Director, Human Resources
The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10128
Email: jobs@thejm.org
The Jewish Museum encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and
socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to
maximizing the diversity of our organization and want to engage all those who
can contribute to this effort. The Jewish Museum provides equal employment
opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the
basis of any protected characteristics prohibited by applicable law.
This is a unionized position with covered employees represented by Local 241, TWU,
AFL-CIO.
Date: February 2026
Department: Operations
Title: Security Guard
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation: Local 241
Supervisor: Associate Director, Security
Schedule: Part-time; 5 days/week, Thursday - Monday; less than 40 hours
with occasional mandatory OT
The Jewish Museum
The Jewish Museum is an art museum committed to illuminating the complexity and
vibrancy of Jewish culture for a global audience. Through distinctive exhibitions and
programs that present the work of diverse artists and thinkers, the Museum shares
ideas, provokes dialogue, and promotes understanding. The Jewish Museum maintains
a unique collection of nearly 30,000 works of art, ceremonial objects, and media
reflecting the global Jewish experience. Located on New York City's Museum Mile, in
the landmarked Warburg mansion, the Museum plays an important role among cultural
institutions, challenging all forms of bigotry and discrimination and promoting
understanding among diverse audiences. The Jewish Museum invites applicants of all
backgrounds to consider joining the Museum in its work. For more information, please
visit www.TheJewishMuseum.org
The Position
The Museum's Security Guards play a vital role in maintaining the security and safety of
the Museum premises, assets, visitors, and staff, while also serving as ambassadors
with the Museum's visitors and guests.
Responsibilities include
* Reports in full uniform to daily security briefing, ready to take assigned post
* Patrols assigned post noting and reporting all unusual situations related to
security and fire safety
* Interacts with museum visitors and staff in a courteous and helpful manner
* Conducts daily safety and security survey of assigned post
* Operates and monitors computer based CCTV and security alarm systems
* Follows direction and performs all duties related to physical security and fire
safety, including assisting during emergency situations that may affect staff,
visitors or the museum collections, while maintaining a composed demeanor.
* Fills-in as Control Room Operator when necessary
* Takes appropriate action to correct safety and security conditions
* Responds to medical situations and takes appropriate action
* Reports for emergency duty when necessary
* May be required to assist with snow and ice removal from the museum
sidewalks and property
* May be required to perform custodial duties when needed
Requirements
* H.S. Diploma or GED
* Must have a valid Unique Security Registration Number with the N.Y.S.
Department of State, Division of Licensing Services
* Ability to obtain a New York City Fire Department , "Fire Guard, Certificate of
Fitness"
* Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and overtime
* Ability to deal with the public and respond to emergency situations
* Must be able to stand for extended periods of time both indoors and outdoors
* Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs
* Customer service experience
* Experience operating computer based CCTV and security alarm systems, a plus
Salary: $23.75/hour
Send Resume with Cover Letter To:
Director, Human Resources
The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10128
Email: jobs@thejm.org
The Jewish Museum encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and
socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to
maximizing the diversity of our organization and want to engage all those who
can contribute to this effort. The Jewish Museum provides equal employment
opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the
basis of any protected characteristics prohibited by applicable law.
This is a unionized position with covered employees represented by Local 241, TWU,
AFL-CIO.