Position: Security Guard (Part Time)
Reports To: Security Supervisor
Department: Administration
Purpose: To protect all Museum property and artworks, and provide safety to visitors and personnel.
Shifts: Flexible non-continuous schedule of less than 25 hours per week. Various shifts between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., 7 days per week.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to maintain security of premises.
- Able to pass a criminal background check.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including standing for long periods of time, lifting objects up to 50 lbs.,
- Patrol Museum premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion, criminal activity and ensure security of doors and windows.
- Write reports of irregularities, such as touching or damage of art, equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Must enjoy contact with the public, and display outstanding interpersonal and communications skills.
- Imperative to have integrity, honesty, and reliability.
- Ability to work all shifts, including weekends and evenings.
- Potential for training to assist in operation of Museum visitor desk.
- Education and Experience:
- Must have a high school degree or equivalent.
Other Requirements of the Security Guard:
- Able to pass a criminal background check.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including standing for long periods of time, lifting objects up to 50 lbs.,
- Dress according to Museum policies. The Allentown Art Museum is an equal opportunity, equal access employer, fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace.
How to Apply:
Please complete an Employment Application and submit it to hr@allentownartmuseum.org or mail to Security Supervisor, Allentown Art Museum, 31 N. Fifth Street, Allentown, PA 18101