Unarmed Gallery Security Specialist - First/Second Shift

International African American Museum; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Vacation time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Free IAAM museum membership

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on purchases at IAAM

Job summary

The International African American Museum in Charleston is seeking professional, service-minded Gallery Security Specialists to join our team as unarmed security officers. Available positions include first-shift and second-shift opportunities with both full-time and part-time schedules.

You will help ensure IAAM remains a safe, welcoming environment while protecting galleries, visitors, staff, and the historic site. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour with free parking and other benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to work overtime when needed for full-time positions.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification upon hire
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to navigate stairs and conduct outdoor patrols.
• Ability to remain calm, effective, and professional under pressure.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A welcoming, respectful, and service-oriented approach to working with the public.

Responsibilities

• Protect our galleries and collections by monitoring assigned posts throughout galleries, lobbies, entrances, exterior grounds, maritime-adjacent areas, and parking facilities.
• Welcome and assist visitors with a friendly, professional presence and provide directions and information as needed.
• Maintain a safe visitor experience by monitoring traffic and supporting orderly movement throughout gallery spaces.
• Respond to emergencies including medical incidents, disturbances, alarms, severe weather, fire, evacuations, and other emergency situations.
• Support emergency preparedness and assist first responders when needed.
• Observe and report suspicious activity, hazards, incidents, and policy violations.

Skills

Customer service

Observation

Professionalism

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The International African American Museum in Charleston is seeking professional, service-minded Gallery Security Specialists to join our team as unarmed security officers. Available positions include first-shift and second-shift opportunities with both full-time and part-time schedules.

You will help ensure IAAM remains a safe, welcoming environment while protecting galleries, visitors, staff, and the historic site. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour with free parking and other benefits.