Museum Security Specialist — 2nd Shift (3–11)

Taft Museum of Art; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Insurance

401(k)

Dental Care

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

DTO

Free downtown parking

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Museum membership

Discounts

Four-Day Work Week program (4DWW)

Job summary

The Taft Museum of Art is seeking a Security Associate for the 2nd shift (Fri–Tue, 3:00 pm–11:00 pm) in Cincinnati, OH. The role focuses on protecting patrons and artwork while maintaining a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring galleries, managing access, reporting incidents, and supporting after-hours events. Benefits include Health Care Insurance, 401(k), Dental, Vision, Life, DTO, parking, EAP, museum membership, and discounts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or stated.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience with CCTV and access control systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor galleries and public/non-public areas to ensure safety of patrons and artwork.
• Patrol collections, buildings, equipment and grounds to prevent theft or hazards.
• Rotate through posts including Galleries, Control Room, Reception Desk.
• Report and document changes involving artwork with logs.
• Monitor CCTV, alarms and security systems; control access to secured areas.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate timely resolutions.
• Oversee loading dock activity and assist with art shipments as needed.
• Provide security coverage during after-hours museum events.
• Open and close procedures; enforce museum policies.
• Prepare incident reports and submit to Manager of Security.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Security procedures

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or National Career Readiness Certificate

CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Job description

The Taft Museum of Art is seeking a Security Associate for the 2nd shift (Fri–Tue, 3:00 pm–11:00 pm) in Cincinnati, OH. The role focuses on protecting patrons and artwork while maintaining a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring galleries, managing access, reporting incidents, and supporting after-hours events. Benefits include Health Care Insurance, 401(k), Dental, Vision, Life, DTO, parking, EAP, museum membership, and discounts.