Full and Part-Time Evening and Weekend Security Officers

Security Officer Full Time, Temporary
Department: Security Operating
Chief of Security
The Security Officer's primary responsibilities are to observe and report activities and incidents during special events/programs and interact with visitors, vendors, and employees while enforcing Museum security and safety policies. Additional duties may include safeguarding the Museum's collections and temporary exhibitions, through proactive, preemptive, and appropriately responsive action.

This includes proper check-in/out of all visitors, to ensure safety and security of the Museum.
Patrol exhibition galleries and unsecured areas of the building as assigned.
Keen ability to observe, report, and respond to safety and security issues in both public and sensitive museum areas.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing, including effective radio communication, log reporting, and report writing skills.
Relocate heavy wheeled carts, place and secure scissor gates in front of galleries when closed, set up and take down stanchions with rope barricades and move directive signs, both inside and outside, using a 2-wheeled hand truck or dolly.
Excellent customer service skills a must.
High school graduate or equivalent
Security experience preferably in a museum or educational environment
Available to work evenings and weekends on a part-time scheduled basis and occasionally on an on-call basis
Training in CPR and first aid procedures is preferred.
Must be able to pass background investigation and maintain an operating mobile telephone
Patience with children and senior citizens. Consistently perform job duties throughout the shift, with or without supervision.
Will require Saturdays, Sundays and some holidays. Must be available to work more than scheduled shift without prior notice.

The expected pay range for this position is $20 per hour. Compensation is determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and organizational needs. CHM offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plans, and other benefits in accordance with CHM policies.
To apply, please submit a current resume and a letter of introduction via the Chicago History Museum application link. For best consideration, submit materials by September 29th, 2026