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Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $15.45 per hour
Work Hours: First Shift, approximately 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hours and workdays may vary.
Job Summary:
The Security Officer is responsible for the day-to-day security and protection of the museum facilities, exhibits, staff, and visitors. The position requires walking and standing for long periods of time while patrolling the museum’s public areas, surveying the entrance area, and providing security escorts when needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as necessary.
- Honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, perspective, and a strong work ethic supported by commitment and follow-through.
- Ability to work within and support a diverse community of visitors, artists, and employees.
Desired Qualifications:
- GDE State Guard License or working toward GDE Certification.
- Understanding of Honolulu Museum of Art’s Mission and Vision or willing to learn and be part of it.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication, customer service, and public relations.
- Ability to work as part of a team and under supervision.
- Ability to understand and follow operational policies and procedures.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Ability to interact with diverse groups of people and situations.
- Ability to be trained in the use of two-way radios, CCTVs, and other security equipment.
- Familiar with and understands museum rules and guidelines.
- Observes people, conditions, and artwork at museum entrances, galleries, and all other areas.
- Detects, responds to, and reports unsafe conditions, vandalism, criminal activities, emergencies, and disasters.
- Responds courteously and promptly to requests for assistance from visitors and staff.
- Provides crowd control during special events and warns violators of rule infractions.
- Remains alert and watchful at all times while on duty.
- Records data by completing detailed and accurate reports for incidents.
- Helps keep the Museum presentable to visitors by performing light housekeeping duties.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Working Conditions and Atmosphere:
The Security Officer works with minimum supervision. Work will often be performed with short deadlines and situations sensitive to the Museum. Regular office hours are required. Due to the nature of the responsibilities, evening and weekend work may be required.
Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusivity:
HoMA welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and this is reflected in our diverse community of employees. We encourage applications from candidates across a wide variety of backgrounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
HoMA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.
Contact Information
Contact: Sharon Stillman, Honolulu Museum of Art
Email:
Phone: (808) 237-5223