Patrol Security Officer

Location: Armenian Museum of America, 65 Main Street, Watertown, MA Schedule: Thursday & Friday 11:30 AM – 6:30 PM Shift: Midday Pay Rate: $19 Key Responsibilities Patrol museum galleries and exhibition spaces on foot, including multiple stairwells Monitor for suspicious activity and report safety hazards or collection maintenance concerns Restrict unauthorized access to staff areas and engage professionally with museum visitors Maintain a visible presence to ensure the safety of guests and the security of artifacts Conduct routine checks of common areas, hallways, and climate-controlled gallery spaces Respond to visitor inquiries, gallery disturbances, and emergency situations Write clear, detailed daily activity and incident reports regarding gallery conditions Ensure all museum access points and restricted collections areas remain secure Qualifications & Requirements Prior museum, gallery, or cultural institution security experience is a plus Ability to walk and stand for extended periods and climb stairs regularly Strong observational, communication, and de-escalation skills Professional and confident when enforcing museum policies and \"no-touch\" rules Experience in hospitality, public-facing, or high-value asset security is helpful Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply Benefits Career advancement opportunities through Signals career progression ladder Opportunities for additional hours, overtime and premium pay rates Health Insurance and other supplemental insurances. (For full-time employees) Paid training opportunities to develop advanced skills #J-18808-Ljbffr