Museum Security Officer

Bowdoinham Country Store; Brunswick, Northern (ME, KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Bowdoin College in Brunswick, ME is seeking a Museum Security Officer to oversee public safety, protect property, and maintain order within the Museum and on museum grounds. Responsibilities include opening and securing the Museum, patrolling galleries and offices, supervising visitors, and protecting collections.

The role is casual, part-time (12–19 hours/week), on-site at Bowdoin College Campus in Brunswick, with year-round coverage and shifts between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Some college coursework preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure calmly during stressful situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reports, emails, and correspondences.
• Problem-solving and decision-making with a variety of people.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure the Museum daily, patrol galleries, offices, and storage areas.
• Protect collections and facilities; supervise visitors and monitor activities.
• Assist visitors, staff, and patrons and maintain positive relations with the College and community.
• Familiarize with building systems (intrusion alarms, fire panels, HVAC).
• Diffuse situations with tact and explain procedures to the public as needed.
• Investigate incidents and ensure safety and property protection.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Calm under pressure

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college coursework preferred

Job description

Title

Title Museum Security Officer

Posting Number

Posting Number C00425JP

Department

Department Safety and Security

Job Summary

The Cultural Property Security Officer is responsible for public safety, property protection, and for maintaining order and securing conditions within the Museum and on the Museum grounds. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Opening and securing the Museum daily, including conducting walking patrols of the Museum galleries, administrative offices, and storage areas
• Protecting the collections and facilities, supervising visitors, and monitoring general activities in the Museum
• Providing assistance to visitors, patrons, and staff either in person, on the telephone, or through electronic mail, and ensuring good public relations between the College and local communities
• Becoming thoroughly familiar with all building systems (intrusion alarms, fire panels, HVAC ) and the unique characteristics of the Museum building
• Diffusing situations with tactful and appropriate communication skills and explaining department and Museum procedures to the public as needed
• Taking necessary measures to prevent crime and safeguard the lives and property of all visitors and staff, as well as investigating incidents, crimes and complaints committed against the Museum while observing established regulations and policy

The hourly rate for this position is $18.40 per hour.

Education/Skills Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Some college/coursework preferred
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a calm manner when stressful circumstances occur.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to produce clear and concise reports, correspondences, and emails.
• Problem-solving: Ability to work with a wide variety of people in varying situations, identify issues, generate solutions and make sound decisions
• Detail-oriented: High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy of written incident reports, logs, and forms

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

• Previous experience working in a customer facing role
• CPR and AED certification or willing to obtain certification upon hire

Standard Work Days and Hours

• The Museum requires year-round, 7 days a week security coverage, and Security Officer shifts are scheduled between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
• This is a casual, part-time, non-benefit eligible position working between 12-19 hours/week. It is an on-site role, and candidates must be able to work in person on Bowdoin College Campus in Brunswick, Maine.
• Although this position is intended to be flexible, maintaining regularly scheduled hours/week, the officer can be assigned to other shifts due to operational needs, including weekend hours and black out days. Also, additional hours may be required for shift coverage, especially during significant College events (e.g. Commencement, Reunion, Exhibit Openings and Special Functions).

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About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed. Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine. Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

Employment Category

Employment Category Casual

Benefits Eligible

Benefits Eligible No

Pay Type

Pay Type Hourly

Background Check Package Requirements

Background Check Package Requirements Support Staff

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

No

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?

Yes

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/14/2026

Applications Accepted Until

Applications Accepted Until Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting

Type of Posting Internal/External

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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