Security Officer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is seeking a Security Officer.

About The Role

The Security Officer enforces Museum security regulations for the public and staff. They will guard and patrol an assigned area, usually at Museum entrances.

Key Responsibilities

• Enforce Museum rules of conduct for visitors.
• Ensure that the public, Museum Staff, and outside contractors adhere to fundamental security rules to prevent theft, fire, damage, and personal injury.
• Prevent disorder and overcrowding.
• Direct visitors to bag inspection tables.
• Inspect packages and bags entering the Museum.
• Monitor and report safety conditions.
• Handle coat checking and elevator operation.
• Check packages of persons and/or staff leaving the Museum.
• Provide escort for the transportation of art to and from shipping points.
• Perform any other duties as directed by the Manager of Security.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Organizational skills preferred.
• Excellent communication skills preferred.
• Must be able to stand for sustained periods of time.
• Must be able to maneuver safely up and down flights of stairs multiple times per round or shift.
• Must be able to bend, jump, run, and lift about 5-25 pounds.
• Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous security experience preferred.

Shifts Available

• Two days 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Two days 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM at The Met Fifth Avenue.
• 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM at The Met Fifth Avenue.
• Weekend availability required.

Compensation

• Pay Rate: $19.14231/hour

Location Requirements

• Employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania.

Benefits Offerings

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan.
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account.
• Commuter benefits.
• Free financial-planning services.
• Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs.
• 25% discount for staff in Museum shops.
• A subsidized staff cafeteria.
• Access to the Museums Council pass.