Art Museum Security Associate - 2nd Shift

TAFT MUSEUM OF ART; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free downtown parking

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Museum membership

Special discounts

Job summary

Taft Museum of Art in Cincinnati, OH seeks a dedicated Security Associate for 2nd shift. The part-time position offers a competitive hourly rate and a chance to safeguard one of America's notable small art museums.

You will monitor galleries, control access, and respond to emergencies, ensuring a welcoming environment for guests, staff, and volunteers while supporting museum policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or National Career Readiness Certificate required.
• Prior experience in museum, zoo, aquarium, library, or cultural property security preferred.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience with electronic security equipment such as CCTV, access control systems, and related security technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor museum galleries and public/non-public areas to ensure the safety of patrons, staff, and artwork.
• Patrol museum collections, buildings, equipment, and grounds to prevent theft, vandalism, hazards, and other security concerns.
• Rotate through assigned security posts, including Galleries, Control Room, and Reception Desk.
• Report and document any changes or physical interactions involving artwork, maintaining accurate logs.
• Monitor camera, alarm, and related electronic security systems.
• Control and monitor access to secured areas, including key management, contractor/vendor check-in at the service entrance, and bag checks upon exit.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency situations and support the coordination of timely and effective resolutions.
• Oversee loading dock activity, including deliveries and shipments, and assist with art shipments as assigned.
• Provide security coverage during after-hours museum events.
• Perform opening and closing procedures for the museum.
• Enforce all museum policies throughout public and restricted areas.
• Maintain Lost & Found documentation.
• Prepare written reports on incidents, accidents, thefts, or other security-related events; ensure appropriate documentation and submit reports to the Manager of Security.
• Respond to calls from the Manager of Security or Associate Director of Security during unusual or emergent situations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Report to the museum for after-hours emergencies when required.
• Serve as Safety Officer (Fire Watch) as needed.

Skills

Museum security experience

Emergency response

Patrol and monitoring

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma / GED / National Career Readiness Certificate

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

CCTV / access control systems

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Job description

Taft Museum of Art in Cincinnati, OH seeks a dedicated Security Associate for 2nd shift. The part-time position offers a competitive hourly rate and a chance to safeguard one of America's notable small art museums.

You will monitor galleries, control access, and respond to emergencies, ensuring a welcoming environment for guests, staff, and volunteers while supporting museum policies and procedures.