Security Guard

The Jewish Museum; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Jewish Museum, located on New York City's Museum Mile, is seeking a part-time Security Guard to protect visitors, staff and assets. You will monitor CCTV, respond to emergencies, and patrol the premises in uniform while maintaining a courteous presence with guests.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, NYS security registration, and the ability to obtain a Fire Guard certificate. Flexible hours include weekends and occasional overtime; lifting up to 50 lbs may be required.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Must have a valid NYS security registration.
• Ability to obtain Fire Guard certificate of fitness.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and overtime.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Reports in full uniform to daily security briefing and posts.
• Patrols assigned post and reports unusual security or fire safety events.
• Interact with visitors and staff in a courteous manner.
• Conduct daily safety and security surveys of assigned post.
• Operate CCTV and security alarm systems.
• Assist during emergencies with calm and composure.
• May act as Control Room Operator when needed.
• Respond to medical situations and take appropriate action.
• Report for emergency duty when necessary.
• May assist with snow/ice removal and custodial duties.

Skills

Customer service

CCTV operation experience

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CCTV & alarms

Job description

Security Guard

Date: September 2026

Department: Operations

Title: Security Guard

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation: Local 241

Supervisor: Associate Director, Security

Schedule: Part-time; 5 days/week, Thursday - Monday; less than 40 hours with occasional mandatory OT

The Jewish Museum The Jewish Museum is an art museum committed to illuminating the complexity and vibrancy of Jewish culture for a global audience. Through distinctive exhibitions and programs that present the work of diverse artists and thinkers, the Museum shares ideas, provokes dialogue, and promotes understanding. The Jewish Museum maintains a unique collection of nearly 30,000 works of art, ceremonial objects, and media reflecting the global Jewish experience. Located on New York City's Museum Mile, in the landmarked Warburg mansion, the Museum plays an important role among cultural institutions, challenging all forms of bigotry and discrimination and promoting understanding among diverse audiences. The Jewish Museum invites applicants of all backgrounds to consider joining the Museum in its work. For more information, please visit www.TheJewishMuseum.org

The Position

The Museum's Security Guards play a vital role in maintaining the security and safety of the Museum premises, assets, visitors, and staff, while also serving as ambassadors with the Museum's visitors and guests.

Responsibilities include

• Reports in full uniform to daily security briefing, ready to take assigned post
• Patrols assigned post noting and reporting all unusual situations related to security and fire safety
• Interact with museum visitors and staff in a courteous and helpful manner
• Conducts daily safety and security survey of assigned post
• Operates and monitors computer-based CCTV and security alarm systems
• Follows direction and performs all duties related to physical security and fire safety, including assisting during emergency situations that may affect staff, visitors or the museum collections, while maintaining a composed demeanor.
• Fills-in as Control Room Operator when necessary
• Take appropriate action to correct safety and security conditionsResponds to medical situations and takes appropriate action
• Reports for emergency duty when necessary
• May be required to assist with snow and ice removal from the museum sidewalks and property
• May be required to perform custodial duties when needed

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Must have a valid Unique Security Registration Number with the N.Y.S. Department of State, Division of Licensing Services
• Ability to obtain a New York City Fire Department, "Fire Guard, Certificate of Fitness"
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and overtime
• Ability to deal with the public and respond to emergency situations
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time both indoors and outdoors
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs
• Customer service experience
• Experience operating computer-based CCTV and security alarm systems, a plus

Salary: $24.46/hour

The Jewish Museum encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization and want to engage all those who can contribute to this effort. The Jewish Museum provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristics prohibited by applicable law.

This is a unionized position with covered employees represented by Local 241, TWU, AFL-CIO.