Night Watch Person (Third Shift/Full-time)

Cleveland Museum of Art Job Openings; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free admission

Store discounts

401(k)

Job summary

The Cleveland Museum of Art is seeking a Night Watch Person for the third shift to protect the collection and museum premises from fire, theft, vandalism and other dangers. Primary duties include monitoring visitors and staff through entry points, patrolling the building, inspecting display cases, and responding to alarms and emergencies. The position works 1:30 a.m.

to 9:30 a.m. Thursday through Monday, with an hourly wage of $19.50.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 205 hour State of Ohio Private Police Commission preferred.
• First-aid and CPR training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor visitors, staff, vendors, volunteers, and contractors for security through entry points.
• Conduct regular rounds; report unusual occurrences to Control Room.
• Inspect display cases for tampering and ensure security of museum objects.
• Observe for hazards and security door issues; report to facilities as needed.
• Respond to alarms and handle emergencies in building and premises.

Skills

Security

Patrolling

Emergency response

Job description

Night Watch Person (Third Shift/Full-time)

Job Category: Security

Requisition Number: NIGHT001621

• Posted : August 7, 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); previous experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 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 different abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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 and annual contribution
• Critical Illness Insurance
• ID Theft
• Legal Services
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off

HOURS OF WORK: 1:30 a.m.—9:30 a.m. Thursday - Monday

Hourly wage: $19.50

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