Facilities Security Specialists

Announcement

Details

Open Date

Open Date 08/13/2026

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PRN
17347N

Job Title

Job Title Facilities Security Specialists

Working Title

Working Title UMFA Protection Services

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Temporary?

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week

Standard Hours per Week 1-19

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Assigned shifts vary dependent upon other staff members.
Hours of operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30am-6:00pm |Wednesday 7:30am-9:00pm | Saturday & Sunday 9:30am-6:00pm

Is this a work study job?

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department

Department 00073 - Utah Museum of Fine Arts

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range 13.65

Close Date

Close Date 10/23/2026

Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time)

Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time) 08/24/2026

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts ( UMFA ) Protection Services seeks a highly motivated and dependable individual to support the team while working in an energetic and collaborative environment.
The UMFA is the state and the University fine arts museum, serving as a vital cultural resource for Utah and the broader region. Established in 1914, the Museum stewards an encyclopedic collection of more than 22,000 objects representing 5,000 years of human creativity across the globe. Through its exhibitions, programs, and collections, the UMFA advances understanding of the visual arts and their role in shaping and reflecting the human experience.
Protection Services is responsible for protecting the art and delivering excellent customer service while making sure all policies and procedures are followed by visitors, staff, volunteers, and colleagues.

Building Security and Safety:
Secure UMFA buildings to prevent theft and property damage by locking and unlocking doors, turning off lights and electrical devices after hours, and applying preventive measures to minimize hazards. Ensure guests understand and follow museum rules to protect the UMFA’s collection.

Patrols and Surveillance:
Conduct regular patrols of the UMFA , inspecting doors, windows, and controlled spaces to check for damage to the collection, building maintenance needs, and any other changes to the environment. Camera and security systems monitoring is also a part of daily surveillance.

Emergency Response and Support:
Assist the Fire Department and First Responders during emergencies by unlocking buildings for entry, helping with crowd control, applying first-aid, and contacting University Police when necessary.

Customer Service and Community Support:
Work closely with other front of house teams, management, and the public to ensure a secure, friendly, and welcoming experience for all visitors to UMFA , fostering a collaborative and positive atmosphere.

Log Maintenance and Incident Reporting:
Maintain accurate logs of security activities and incidents, report potential security issues to department heads, and any illegal behavior to University Police.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work…