Night Watch Person (Full time / Second Shift)

The Cleveland Museum of Art; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CMA admissions

Discounted CMA admissions for guests

Free admission for children 17 and下er

Restaurant & cafe discounts

Free parking

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Cleveland Museum of Art is hiring a Night Watch Person for the second shift to safeguard the collection and premises. The role involves monitoring entries with metal detectors, patrolling the galleries, and ensuring cases and doors remain secure while reporting irregularities.

Qualified applicants have a high school diploma or GED and a solid security background; Ohio Private Police Commission certification is preferred, with CPR/first-aid training helpful for emergency response.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; strong security background is required.
• 205 hour State of Ohio Private Police Commission preferred.
• College coursework helpful; prior first-aid and CPR training.
• Frequently required to stand 8–12 hours per day; may lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Monitor visitors, staff, vendors, volunteers, and contractors through metal detectors.
• Make routine rounds of the building and report unusual occurrences.
• Inspect display cases to ensure they are secured and untampered.
• Observe for damage, housekeeping issues, fire hazards, leaks, and security doors.
• Check temperature and humidity levels as directed by facilities and conservation.
• Guard against theft by monitoring departures and requiring door passes.
• Respond to alarms promptly and handle emergencies in the building.

Skills

Security background

CPR training

First-aid

Stand long hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

205 hour State of Ohio Private Police Commission preferred

College coursework helpful

Job description

Night Watch Person (Full time / Second Shift)

Job Category: Security

Requisition Number: NIGHT001631

• Posted : February 10, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Cleveland MOA
Cleveland, OH 44106, USA

Description

The Night Watch Person protects the collection and museum premises against fire, theft, vandalism and other dangers that might result in damage or loss.

• Monitor visitors, staff, vendors, volunteers, and contractors flow through metal detectors at points of entry for potential weapons.
• Makes regular scheduled rounds of the buildings, reporting unusual occurrences to the Control Room.
• Examines display cases to determine that they are secure and have not been tampered with or damaged.
• Watches for and reports irregularities such as damage to art objects, unkept areas requiring the attention of house-keeping, fire hazards, leaking water pipes and security doors.
• Checks for appropriate temperature and humidity levels as indicated by facilities and conservation.
• Observes departing staff, vendors and visitors to guard against theft of museum property; requires door passes from staff members for materials taken from museum premises.
• Responds to alarms in display cases quickly and handles them efficiently; performs duties related to emergency situations within the building and on the premises.
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and strong security background is required. 205 hour State of Ohio Private Police Commission preferred. College coursework helpful as well as prior first-aid and CPR training. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand 8-12 hours per day. The employee is regularly required to walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Full-time Benefits include:

• Free, unlimited admission to select Cleveland Museum of Art ticketed exhibitions (two adult member tickets per visit, subject to availability)
• 50% off admission to select ticketed exhibitions for members' guests
• Free admission to select ticketed exhibitions for unlimited children, 17 and younger, when accompanied by a member
• Priority registration and discounts for museum art classes for adults and children
• 20% discount in the museum store
• 25% discount in the museum restaurant and café
• Annual subscription to Cleveland Art members magazine
• Free Garage Parking
• Your employment relationship with the museum qualifies you for free or discounted admissions to other cultural institutions such as the Natural History Museum, Botanical Gardens, The Cleveland Zoo, etc.
• Medical
• Vision
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Critical Illness Insurance
• ID Theft
• Legal Services
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off

Hourly wage / $19.50

HOURS OF WORK: 5:30 p.m.—1:30 a.m.

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