Day-Shift Security Officer Candidate

Met Museum; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

403(b) retirement plan

13 Museum holidays

Paid time off

Staff discount

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The Met is hiring Special Officer Candidates for the Day Shift to enforce security rules and maintain visitor safety at The Met Fifth Avenue in New York. The role requires strong organization, the ability to balance tasks, and the capacity to work autonomously or with a team while building trust with colleagues.

Ideal candidates have one year of security experience, residency in NYC boroughs, and must meet NYPD qualification requirements.

Qualifications

• One-year full-time experience as a Security Officer at the Museum.
• Must pass necessary qualifications to be appointed Special Officer by the NYPD.
• Must live within the five boroughs of New York City.

Responsibilities

• Enforce security rules and regulations throughout the Museum.
• Report daily occurrences and manage access control procedures.
• Identify and monitor visitors, staff, vendors and contractors.
• Conduct regular searches of packages and bags per guidelines.
• Prevent weapons or dangerous items from entering the building.
• Provide escort and respond to incidents as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Decision making

Self-control

Good judgment

Gun permit

TSA requirements

Punctuality

Education

College degree preferred

FDNY F03 Certificate of Fitness preferred

Job description

The Met is hiring Special Officer Candidates for the Day Shift to enforce security rules and maintain visitor safety at The Met Fifth Avenue in New York. The role requires strong organization, the ability to balance tasks, and the capacity to work autonomously or with a team while building trust with colleagues.

Ideal candidates have one year of security experience, residency in NYC boroughs, and must meet NYPD qualification requirements.