Museum Security Officer — Full‑Time Patrol & Growth

Alliedbarton Security Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Museum Full Time Patrol Reconnaissance in Long Island City, NY to monitor galleries, greet visitors, and respond to incidents with professionalism. This role centers on safety, service, and collaboration within a cultural environment.

The position offers full-time hours with a daytime schedule and pays $18.05–$19.05 per hour, depending on experience and responsibilities. Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include guard card/license preferred
• Age 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles
• Background check in accordance with laws
• Drug screen as permitted by law
• Licensing may be required by state/local laws
• Driver’s license required for driving positions

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, artists, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout galleries, exhibition spaces, public areas, entrances, and the surrounding perimeter to help identify unusual conditions and help protect artwork and property.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify authorized entry as directed, and report unauthorized access or policy concerns to site leadership.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site procedures and contacting appropriate personnel as needed.
• Maintain accurate activity logs and incident reports, and communicate relevant observations to Allied Universal leadership and site representatives.

Skills

Customer service

Observation skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Museum Full Time Patrol Reconnaissance in Long Island City, NY to monitor galleries, greet visitors, and respond to incidents with professionalism. This role centers on safety, service, and collaboration within a cultural environment.

The position offers full-time hours with a daytime schedule and pays $18.05–$19.05 per hour, depending on experience and responsibilities. Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.