Seasonal Public Safety Officer - Part Time

Seasonal Public Safety Officer - Part Time

Job Category: Security

Requisition Number: PUBLI
001526

Posted:
April 20, 2026

Part-Time

Seattle Campus, The Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA 98108, USA

We are currently hiring for 5 positions. This is a part‑time summer seasonal position that will run through 9/7/2026. The hourly range is $22.04 to $27.55 depending on experience, with a typical starting rate of $24.00 per hour. Museum provides shift differential for swing and graveyard shifts.

The Museum of Flight is seeking individuals to help create a safe, enjoyable, and secure environment. We offer an array of unique events and execute over 700 events annually, ranging in size from 10 to 5,000 guests that include meetings, conferences, corporate receptions, dinners, private celebrations, and museum‑driven events. This part‑time summer seasonal position will assist with covering day, evening, and weekend shifts.

It is ideal for someone with a background in public safety, customer service, and crowd management. Your role will be essential in safeguarding our exhibits, experiences, and the well‑being of all visitors.

• Monitor, detect, deter, and respond to tampering, vandalism, and theft of museum artifacts and property.
• Conduct patrols in designated interior and exterior areas.
• Provide information and support to visitors, staff, and vendors.
• Enforce applicable museum safety and security policies and procedures.
• Respond and assist in emergencies (medical, fire, earthquake, evacuations, etc.) which may include administering basic first aid to persons who are injured.
• Perform routine fire prevention, safety, and security inspection rounds.
• Move and place crowd‑control fencing and stanchions for events and emergency needs.
• Provide detailed verbal and written reports capturing shift activities and incidents.
• Monitor security video and intrusion detection systems.
• Provide and control access for restricted areas.
• Turn on/off exhibit‑related items following precise procedures.
• Assist with lost and found property inquiries and retrieval.
• Under supervision of Collections, provide security and safety support with aircraft moves or fly‑ins on museum property.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• One year experience in a customer service environment such as museum, educational facility, stadium, amusement park, or related.
• One year experience in security or asset management preferred.

Knowledge

• Basic knowledge and understanding of security roles as it relates to customer service environment.

Skills

• Displays excellent customer service skills and comfortable working with diverse populations.

Abilities

• Ability to self‑motivate to fulfill various priorities that arise throughout the work shift.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate to internal and external customers through a variety of means including but not limited to: e‑mail, telephone, two‑way radio, public announcement (PA) system, and person to person.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in security matters.
• Experience and knowledge in providing first aid and CPR, preferred.

License & Certification

• Current First Aid, CPR and AED certification, or may be obtained within 60 days of hire through The Museum of Flight.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, climb ladders, and stairs. Occasionally may require working from aerial catwalks and roof tops.
• May work outside on occasion and may work during inclement weather.
• Repetitive physical movements such as focusing, bending, carrying, reaching, pushing, pulling, walking, standing, twisting, squatting, grabbing, and squeezing are required.
• May come into contact with a variety of…