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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Security Officer (Overnight Shift, 12AM - 8AM)
New York, NY
May 24, 2025
Full-time
Full Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

The Security Officer enforces Museum security regulations for the public as well as the staff. They will guard and patrol an assigned area, usually at the Museum entrances.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

  • Enforce the Museum rules of conduct for visitors

  • Ensure that the public, the Museum Staff and other outside contractors adhere to certain fundamental rules of security to prevent theft, fire, damage, and personal injury

  • Responsible for preventing disorder and overcrowding

  • Direct visitors to the bag inspection tables

  • Inspect packages and bags entering the Museum

  • Monitor and report safety conditions

  • Responsible for coat checking and elevator operation

  • Check packages of persons and/or staff leaving the Museum

  • Provide escort for the transportation of art to and from shipping points

  • Responsible for any other duties as directed by Manager of Security

  • Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

  • Organizational skills preferred

  • Excellent communication skills preferred

  • Must be able to stand particularly for sustained periods of time

  • Maneuver safely up and down flights of stairs multiple times a round or shift.

  • Must able bend, jump, run and lift about 5-25 pounds

  • Basic Computer Skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite strongly preferred

KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred

  • Previous security experience preferred

COMPENSATION RATE:

  • Pay Rate: $18.53990 / Hourly
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Security Officer (Overnight Shift, 12AM - 8AM)
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May 24, 2025
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