Museum Patrol Officer: Protect Art & Guests (Weekend)

Signal of New England; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid training opportunities

Career progression

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Signal of New England is seeking a Patrol Security Officer for the Armenian Museum of America in Watertown, MA. The role involves patrolling galleries, monitoring for security issues, and enforcing museum policies.

Shifts are Midday on Thursdays through Sundays with a pay rate of $19 per hour. Ideal candidates will have prior museum or cultural security experience, the ability to walk and climb stairs, strong observational and de-escalation skills, and a professional demeanor when engaging with

Qualifications

• Prior museum, gallery, or cultural institution security experience is a plus.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods and climb stairs regularly.
• Strong observational, communication, and de-escalation skills.
• Professional and confident when enforcing museum policies and 'no-touch' rules.
• Experience in hospitality, public-facing, or high-value asset security is helpful.
• Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Patrol museum galleries and exhibition spaces on foot, including multiple stairwells.
• Monitor for suspicious activity and report safety hazards or collection maintenance concerns.
• Restrict unauthorized access to staff areas and engage professionally with museum visitors.
• Maintain a visible presence to ensure the safety of guests and the security of artifacts.
• Conduct routine checks of common areas, hallways, and climate-controlled gallery spaces.
• Respond to visitor inquiries, gallery disturbances, and emergency situations.
• Write clear, detailed daily activity and incident reports regarding gallery conditions.
• Ensure all museum access points and restricted collections areas remain secure.

Skills

Observational skills

Communication skills

De-escalation

Policy enforcement

Job description

Signal of New England is seeking a Patrol Security Officer for the Armenian Museum of America in Watertown, MA. The role involves patrolling galleries, monitoring for security issues, and enforcing museum policies.

Shifts are Midday on Thursdays through Sundays with a pay rate of $19 per hour. Ideal candidates will have prior museum or cultural security experience, the ability to walk and climb stairs, strong observational and de-escalation skills, and a professional demeanor when engaging with