Security Associate

Position: Security Associate (Part-Time)

Reports to: Manager of Security

Team: Security

Status: Nonexempt-Part-time

Shifts: 1st shift and events as needed for evenings and weekends

Wage: Starting at $14.50-$21.00 per hour, competitive, and commensurate with experience. Potential for full-time status.

Benefits: Aflac, Free parking, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 2.5 days of DTO for every 250 hours worked, Museum membership, and other special discounts.


The Taft Museum of Art, located in downtown Cincinnati, is seeking a part-time Gallery Security Associates to work first shift and after-hour events. This position will be reporting to the Manager of Security. This position requires a positive, highly organized team player who communicates proactively, is attentive to detail, manages multiple priorities, and has excellent communication and collaborative skills. Enjoy this rare opportunity to join the staff of one of the finest small art museums in the United States.



How to Apply

Submit a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references through our online portal: For questions, contact Human Resources at [email protected]. No phone calls, please.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to the Manager of Security, the Security Associate is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the Taft Museum of Art’s guests, staff, contractors, vendors, collections, exhibitions, and physical assets. The role requires sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to meet established priorities and timeframes while ensuring an exceptional guest experience and a positive working environment for all team members.

CORE REPONSIBILITIES

• Open and close the museum according to established procedures.
• Maintain the safety and security of guests, staff, contractors, vendors, collections, exhibitions, and other museum assets.
• Share safety information and museum etiquette with staff, volunteers, vendors, and visitors in a professional and positive manner.
• Respond promptly and professionally to facility emergencies.
• Conduct or assist with evacuations due to fire or other emergency situations.
• Report for after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Staff assigned security posts and conduct foot patrols to ensure the facility and grounds are safe and secure.
• Identify and report safety or security concerns, including fire hazards, leaks, unsecured doors or windows, and grounds issues.
• Monitor personnel and parcels entering and exiting the museum.
• Prepare timely and accurate incident or issue reports for review by the Manager of Security.
• Regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic at the museum entrance to support safe, orderly operations.
• Deliver an excellent guest experience throughout the museum.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

MUSEUM CORE VALUES

All employees of the museum must strive to

• Embrace the museum's core values of respect, integrity, excellence, creativity, and collaboration and demonstrate this understanding through words, behaviors, and interactions with our guests, staff members, volunteers, and the public.
• Learn and teach every day. Share knowledge freely with colleagues and pursue opportunities to gain new skills to enhance our success as a team.
• Appreciate, understand, and value each staff member’s expertise, background, experience, strengths, and unique perspective. Share time, energy, and knowledge with others to ensure everyone has the highest potential to succeed.
• Achieve excellence in all tasks and goals.
• Demonstrate professionalism on and off the job and always represent the Taft Museum of Art positively and professionally. Speak truthfully and fulfill promises and obligations in all museum dealings.
• Be comfortable and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Adhere to all current museum policies, procedures, protocols, and processes.
• Create a pleasant work environment by being a positive influence and respectful to every person.

The Taft Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1976, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable employment laws. The TMA does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, gender, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous security or museum experience is a plus but not required.
• Candidates must have strong customer service & interpersonal skills and possess a strong ability to work with the public.

REQUIRED SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

• The capacity and capability to work in a fast-paced, multitasked environment, deal with changing priorities, work well under pressure.
• CPR/AED, First Aid certification and training desired but not required.
• Physical Capability: Able to move briskly through the building, climb ladders and stairs, operate a lift, respond quickly to alarms and events requiring maintenance involvement, deal with emergencies, and help where needed. Be able to sit, stand, or patrol for extended periods. Be able to bend, stoop, or work with hands above shoulder level. Be able to lift fifty pounds. Able to work both indoors and outdoors.
• Reliable transportation to and from the Museum are required.
• Must speak English and communicate effectively.
• You are authorized to work in the US