Seasonal Public Safety Officer - Part Time

Summary This is a part‑time summer seasonal position that will run through 9/7/2026. It will assist with covering day, evening, and weekend shifts. The hourly range is $22.04 to $27.55 depending on experience, typically starting at $23.00 per hour. The Museum of Flight offers shift differentials for swing and graveyard shifts. The ideal candidate has a background in public safety, customer service, and crowd management, and will safeguard exhibits, experiences, and the well‑being of all visitors. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Monitor, detect, deter, and respond to tampering, vandalism, theft of artifacts and property. Conduct patrols in designated interior and exterior areas. Provide information and support to visitors, staff and vendors. Enforce museum safety and security policies and procedures. Respond and assist in emergencies (medical, fire, earthquake, evacuations, etc.) and administer basic first aid as needed. Perform routine fire prevention, safety, and security inspection rounds. Move and place crowd‑control fencing and stanchions for events and emergency needs. Provide detailed verbal and written reports capturing shift activities and incidents. Monitor security video and intrusion detection systems. Provide and control access for restricted areas. Turn on/off exhibit‑related items following precise procedures. Assist with lost and found inquiries and retrieval. Under supervision of Collections, provide security and safety support with aircraft moves or fly‑ins on museum property. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent, preferred. One year experience in a customer service environment such as museum, educational facility, stadium, amusement park, or related. One year experience in security or asset management preferred. Knowledge Basic knowledge and understanding of security roles as it relates to customer service environment. Skills Displays good attention to detail. Displays excellent customer service skills and comfortable working with diverse populations. Abilities Ability to self‑motivate to fulfill various priorities that arise throughout the work shift. Proven ability to effectively communicate to internal and external customers through a variety of means including email, telephone, two‑way radio, Public Announcement (PA) system, and person to person. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and maintain poise under pressure. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in security matters. Experience and knowledge in providing first aid and CPR, preferred. License & Certification Current First Aid, CPR and AED certification, or may be obtained within 60 days of hire through The Museum of Flight. Working Environment The museum security department provides 24/7 support and works within day, swing, and night shifts. Flexibility to work any of these shifts, any days including holidays, and adjusted hours to meet security needs is required. Security officers must remain on campus for their entire shift including meal periods. They wear museum‑provided uniforms. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Physical Demands Lift up to 50 lbs. Stand and walk for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, work from aerial catwalks and rooftops occasionally. Work outdoors on occasion and during inclement weather. Perform repetitive movements such as bending, carrying, reaching, pushing, pulling, walking, standing, twisting and squatting. May come into contact with cleaning or first aid supplies. Work in an office environment requiring periods of sitting and repetitive wrist and arm movement. Benefits Accrued sick leave, paid working holidays, 403(b) retirement plan, and a 25% discount at the museum store. Compensation The hourly range is $22.04 to $27.55 per hour, depending on experience. Typically, a seasonal public safety officer will start at $23.00 per hour. Important Information The museum of flight is committed to reflecting the diverse community around us and encourages persons of color, members of marginalized communities, women, non‑binary, and LGBTQIA+ individuals to apply. Equal Opportunity The museum of flight is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression. The organization participates in E‑Verify. Prior to hire and once an initial offer has been made, a background check will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining suitability. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Museum of Flight