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

Job 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

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.

The Jewish Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.75 per hour

Work Location: In person

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