Elite Museum Security Officer Candidate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision/Life insurance

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Long-term disability

FSAs & HSA

Commuter benefits

Financial planning services

Staff discount at Museum shops

Cafeteria on site

Council pass

Job summary

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is hiring a Special Officer to enforce security rules and manage access, reporting daily incidents and supporting safety operations across Museum sites in New York City.

Ideal candidates will have one year of security experience, be able to obtain a gun permit, and meet NYC police and TSA requirements, with a focus on professional conduct and customer service.

Qualifications

• One-year full-time experience as a Security Officer at the Museum.
• Must pass necessary qualifications to be appointed Special Officer by the New York City Police Commissioner
• Must live within the five boroughs of New York City
• Must successfully complete M.P.T.C. Basic Peace Officer course (currently 162 hours)
• Must meet Transportation Safety Administration requirements for S.T.A. approval.
• Exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Commendable customer service and communication skills.
• Good judgment, clear decision making, appropriate initiative and professional conduct.
• Ability to obtain a gun permit.
• Physical Requirements: All physical requirements of a Security Officer, including prolonged standing and walking.
• Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things

Responsibilities

• All duties and responsibilities of a Metropolitan Museum Security Officer
• Report all the daily occurrences for action through the chain of command; execute visitor access control processes and enforce the appropriate “vetting” procedures.
• Identify, monitor, and control visitor, staff, vendor, volunteers, and contractor access during operating/non-operating hours of the Museum
• Conduct regular/secondary searches of packages, parcels, and bags to identify anomalous items pursuant to Security Visitor Screening Guidelines
• Preventing, detecting and identifying items (i.e. weapons) brought into the Museum that may be used to vandalize or damage the collection during the screening process.
• Perform customer service by interacting with internal and external stakeholders with a well-developed level of maturity and professionalism.
• Report all issues that cannot be resolved to the Frontline Security Supervisors, Associate Chief Security Officer for Frontline Security Operations, Incident Response Managers, and Managers for Frontline Security Operations through the Security Operations Center (SOC) or two-way radio
• Guard and patrol Museum entrances, Museum perimeter and off-site facilities.
• Monitor and report safety conditions.
• Perform vehicle inspections at Museum garage entrances.
• Provide escort within the Museum on as needed basis.
• Other related duties

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Judgment

Decision making

Self-control

Arrest authority

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Education

College degree

FDNY F03 Certificate of Fitness

Job description

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is hiring a Special Officer to enforce security rules and manage access, reporting daily incidents and supporting safety operations across Museum sites in New York City.

Ideal candidates will have one year of security experience, be able to obtain a gun permit, and meet NYC police and TSA requirements, with a focus on professional conduct and customer service.