Museum Security & Safety Specialist

Detroit Institute of Arts; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Institute of Arts is seeking a Museum Security Officer to protect the collection and ensure a safe visitor experience. You will patrol the museum, monitor access, and respond to incidents with calm professionalism.

The role requires strong communication, deescalation skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments. CPR/First Aid/AED certification is preferred or obtainable within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college coursework preferred.
• Experience in the security field is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification must be maintained or obtained within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the museum collections, equipment, building and grounds to prevent and protect against theft, vandalism, hazard, or threat.
• Screen persons and parcels upon entry and exit into the museum to identify suspicious, prohibited, or otherwise restricted objects or materials from entering and exiting the museum.
• Observe conduct of staff and public to detect and immediately address suspicious activity and non-conformance of rules and regulations.
• Documents unusual or non-routine occurrences in writing and distributes reports via email.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Deescalation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Security systems knowledge

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Microsoft Office 365

MS Teams

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Teams

Security systems

Job description

Detroit Institute of Arts is seeking a Museum Security Officer to protect the collection and ensure a safe visitor experience. You will patrol the museum, monitor access, and respond to incidents with calm professionalism.

The role requires strong communication, deescalation skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments. CPR/First Aid/AED certification is preferred or obtainable within six months of hire.