Security Officer

Security Officer

The security officer is responsible for the overall security and safety of the visitors, staff, collections, and visitors of the Norton Museum of Art and its campus, which includes the garden, Cranesnest Way houses and parking lot. This includes providing excellent customer service to our visitors, staff, and contractors in a friendly, respectful manner, observing and reporting any irregularities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: safeguarding the museum's artwork in and outside the museum galleries, safeguarding the physical plant and assets using effective security patrols, understanding all museum procedures and assisting contractors, visitors, and staff, conducting oneself in a welcoming, pleasant manner when greeting or speaking with Museum visitors, working closely with the Visitor Experience staff when encountering a problem in the Museum galleries or public spaces, being able to follow directions and react quickly during emergency situations, providing timely and accurate information to the security Supervisor on unusual conditions or situations, speaking clearly over a two-way radio and being understood by other members of the staff, working effectively and courteously with diverse groups of visitors and staff, routinely completing daily patrol schedule for areas assigned within time frequency provided, and performing other duties as assigned by Security Supervisor.

Requirements and qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of security and safety procedures, ability to read, write, and speak fluent English, and follow written and oral instructions, ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with visitors and staff, ability to stand or walk a patrol 7 or more hours per shift, demonstrate ability to act courteous and professional with visitors, staff, and contractors, able to work outside in the elements, and able to work until 10 pm on Fridays or later when necessary.

Hours and compensation: Schedule available Fridays 4:15pm - 10:15pm, Saturday - Sunday: 9:30am - 5:15pm. Part-time, non-exempt compensation: $18.00/hour.

Location requirements: At the time of employment, employees are expected to be located within reasonable commuting distance of the museum. Commuting Distance means they are located in South Florida, and able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day. Museum location: 1450 South Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33413.