Events Gallery Services Officer Part-Time

PART-TIME EVENTS GALLERY SERVICES OFFICER

Hourly Rate of Pay: $15.39

Required to work weekends

• Sick leave
• Retirement plan:
  Company match 6%

Working under direct or immediate supervision, monitors established rules in the galleries and provides customer service to museum visitors. Work will be assigned and directed by the Security Supervisor, Security Manager or their designate.

• Observes assigned galleries to protect works of art from theft, vandalism, or inadvertent damage.
• Responsible for gallery opening and closing duties, making sure that visitors maintain proper distance from objects, and assuring smooth traffic flow throughout the galleries.
• Performs regular art count and verifies art movement within the galleries.
• Reports any security issues or damage to an object to a security officer.
• Provides information to visitors; informs visitors of museum rules and policies for their safety and the safety of the works of art.
• Directs visitors to exhibitions, exits, rest rooms, and telephones.
• Checks for water leaks and problems with access points (doors or windows), reporting security, safety, or environmental hazards to a security officer.
• Participates in training sessions in safety, first aid, CPR, fire and disaster procedures.
• Assists in medical emergencies involving visitors or staff, summoning medical assistance as necessary and completing appropriate reports.

• No previous experience in security is necessary.
• Will not be required to meet the standards of the Texas Private Security Bureau.
• Assigned to events; may have to work weekends on a regular basis; any day, any time, any post.
• Able to cover a flexible schedule including short‑notice, fill‑in as needed.
• Must pass physical and background screening.
• Must have high level of integrity; tactful and courteous in dealing with visitors, staff, vendors, consultants and others; good verbal and written communication skills; professional appearance; alertness and concentration; excellent attendance and punctuality; ability to work overtime and any shift assigned; willingness to accept regular days off and work weekends and holidays.
• Must have reliable transportation.

• Good general health; able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather.
• Good eyesight and hearing (adjusted).
• Clear verbal articulation required for radio communication.