SECURITY OFFICER

The Autry; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 20,309 - 28,925; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class healthcare insurance plans

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid vacation and holidays

403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions

Job summary

The Autry in Los Angeles is looking for a full-time Security Officer responsible for observing and reporting safety hazards, performing patrols, and monitoring visitors. Candidates should have experience in security or customer service, excellent communication skills, and a valid California driver's license.

Benefits include comprehensive healthcare plans, retirement contributions, and a generous PTO policy. A flexible schedule is required, including potential evening and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience in security, public safety, military and/or customer service preferred.
• The ability to communicate clearly in person, in writing and via radio is required.
• Must be able to complete security forms and write reports.
• Flexible schedule including overtime, evening and weekend work.
• Must have a current valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report safety and security hazards.
• Perform security patrols by foot or vehicle.
• Answer visitor inquiries and respond to emergencies.
• Monitor the movement of staff and visitors.
• Provide meal and break coverage in the security control room.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Security experience

Ability to respond in emergencies

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Autry Museum of the American West – Los Angeles, CA 90027

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $17.87 – $17.87 hourly

Position Summary

Observe and report all safety and/or security hazards relating to visitors, members, and other employees; as well as detect and report any damage to property and artifacts under the supervision of a Senior Security Officer, Security Supervisor and/or Director of Security.

Essential Functions

Duties include performing security patrols by foot or vehicle, answering visitor inquiries, responding to emergencies according to defined procedures; and monitoring the movement of staff, visitors, assets, equipment and materials.

Other Functions

Full‑time Officers provide meal and break coverage in the security control room and the galleries. This requires responding to phone calls and alarms as needed. Participate in ongoing training programs on safety, fire and emergency procedures, security equipment, and related areas. Maintain a high level of customer service to all staff and visitors.

The Autry Museum reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. Security Officers may be required to report to work to meet Museum needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in security, public safety, military and/or customer service preferred.
• The ability to communicate clearly in person, in writing and via radio is required.
• Must be able to complete security forms and write reports.
• Flexible schedule including overtime, evening, and weekend work as well as the ability to work between Autry Museum locations as needed.
• Must have a current valid California driver’s license.
• Please note you must be a California resident – we are not a multi‑state employer.

Working Conditions

This position requires standing for long periods (an average of eight hours per shift) and the ability to wear a radio earpiece at a normal volume setting. Must be able to respond quickly in the event of an emergency; may be required to operate a golf cart to conduct patrols. Requires the ability to ascend and descend stairs to complete patrols. Manual dexterity needed to open doors and write reports. Security Officers may be assigned to any shift or special event at an Autry Museum location to meet the museum’s demands. May be assigned outdoor posts which may include inclement weather, dust, dirt and noise.

Benefits Package

Best‑in‑class healthcare insurance plans: 2Medical HMOs (Value Network & Full Network), 2Medical PPOs (Traditional & High Deductible PPO with Health Savings Account), 2Dental Plans, 1Vision Plan. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care costs. One of the best PTO policies in the sector, including paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick time, and paid bereavement leave. A403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions. Employer‑paid Life and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) Insurance. Additional voluntary life insurance available (Long‑Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft insurance).

COVID‑19 Protocol

We take the health and safety of our colleagues, visitors, and their families very seriously. To that end, we have concluded that the best way to ensure the safety of everyone is to require that all staff be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19. Please know that in order to become employed by Autry Museum you must provide satisfactory proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 once you receive a formal job offer. If you cannot receive the COVID‑19 vaccination or require other reasonable accommodation you will need to complete an Exemption Request Form by no later than the first week of employment; if approved, you will be required to provide a weekly proof of a negative COVID‑19 test result. More information will be provided as we move along in the recruitment process.