Position: Security Officer

Reports to: Security Manager

Division: Operations

FLSA Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Compensation: $22.66/hour

Union Affiliated: Yes

Work Hours: Approximately 18 – 24 Hours Per Week

Position Summary

The Frye Art Museum seeks a Security Officer to join the Security Department in providing a safe environment for Museum employees and visitors and to safeguard the fine art and equipment by protecting the museum from theft, and other types of danger.

About Frye Art Museum

Founded in 1952, the Frye is Seattle’s only free art museum, bringing together art and new ideas within a stunning Olson Sundberg Kundig-designed building in historic First Hill. A foundation collection of turn-of-the-century oil paintings is bolstered by a wide range of modern and contemporary art holdings, reflecting our region’s evolving identity and a commitment to exploring the art of our time. Learn more at fryemuseum.org.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors the Museum exhibition galleries to maintain the safety of patrons, staff, and artwork.
• Patrols the Museum properties, including collections, equipment, buildings, and grounds to prevent and protect against theft, vandalism, hazards, or threats.
• Address visitor/patron questions and concerns in a courteous, inclusive, and culturally responsive manner in line with Frye’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Understand and convey Museum protocols, messaging, and safety policies, coordinating with other departments as necessary.
• Resolve visitor issues or elevate to the Manager/Assistant Manager of Security.
• Rotate at the Concierge/Information Desk as needed.
• Report changes or physical interactions to artwork, ensuring that logs are properly maintained.
• Monitor camera and alarm systems.
• Control and monitor access/keys to secured areas, including checking in and logging staff and guests/vendors at the staff entrance, and check bags upon check out.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency situations by assisting visitors/patrons and staff and contribute to coordination of a quick and effective solution.
• Oversee loading dock activity, deliveries, and shipments, including art shipments.
• Provide security and supervision during museum after-hour events as needed while collaborating with Events, Exhibitions, and Facilities Departments.
• Perform necessary activities to open and close the museum.
• Enforce all Museum policies in the galleries and other public areas.
• Participate in ongoing Security training.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• As an essential employee, must be reliable and punctual.
• Participate in staff wide Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, Inclusion and Belonging (DEAIB) training in order to contribute to an inclusive space for visitors and to implement relevant strategies and best practices in this role.

Desired Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally in oral and written form.
• Able to respectfully engage with the public and staff while enforcing Museum policies.
• Must be attentive and professional in appearance and in all interactions.
• Ability to multitask, operate as part of a team, and calmly and respectfully respond to stressful situations.
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule, including weekends and evenings. Schedule with change based on department needs.
• Must sufficiently pass a background check.

Desired Education/Experience

• High School level education or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in security services, or customer service preferred.

*Union affiliation. This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement between the Frye Art Museum and the Art Workers Union. Both you and Frye are bound by the terms of the agreement.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick time accessible after 90 days of employment and accrue upon hire.
• ORCA Card benefit
• 403b savings plan with a 1.5% employer match
• 20% Museum store discount 
• 15% Cafe discount
• Reciprocal museum membership 

How to Apply

Candidates should submit a resume that outlines relevant experience and a cover letter. The position is open until filled but priority will be given to candidates who apply by May 14, 2024.

The position is open until filled. No emails or phone calls please. Due to the high volume of applications received, we can only contact candidates whose skills and backgrounds best fit the needs of the open positions. We will contact you by email or phone if we wish to arrange a phone screen.

Working Conditions

Work areas are inside, in a climate-controlled environment with light background noise. Work is occasionally performed at other indoor and outdoor sites. Shift times may vary to meet the Museum's requirement to staff the facilities at all hours. Work may require weekend hours and extended periods of attendance at museum events. 

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside and outside the museum.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Have the ability to move boxes, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across the museum for various needs.
• The ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

As much as possible, the Frye Art Museum will accommodate applicants with disabilities to perform essential functions and duties. Please contact the Human Resources Department (jobs@fryemuseum.org) for additional information. 

COVID-19 Considerations

Note that all employees are asked to adhere to museum guidance and policy for COVID-19, which may change over time.

EEOC Statement

We recognize that a successful candidate will meet many of the requirements in this job description but may only meet some of the qualifications. We encourage applicants to apply if much of this job description describes them.

As part of our commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we invest in building teams with various backgrounds, identities, and experiences. The Frye is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, marital or veteran status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.