Security Guard 1​/On-Call

Security Guard 1 / On-Call

This position is on-call only and will not become permanent. It is eligible to accrue annual and sick leave based on hours worked.

Shifts vary by need, including day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, with a maximum of 69 hours per month. The position is not eligible for telework.

• Provide museum access and patrol museum grounds.
• Provide written daily security reports.
• Report security discrepancies and incidents.
• Enforce museum rules and parking lot policies.
• Assist visitors.
• Observe and report safety and security matters.
• Monitor and control access to premises.
• Enter parking registration and violation information.
• Set up and break down room layouts.
• Provide access for rental deliveries and escort potential rental clients.
• Perform custodial and grounds work.
• Remove trash and recycling from building and grounds.

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1-year prior experience in security, military basic training, or law enforcement.
• Able to do sustained physical work, including working from a step ladder.
• Able to lift, move, or transfer 50 lbs.
• CPR/First Aid & AED certification within 6 months of employment.
• Must pass a background check.

• Accountability – Accepts personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work, acknowledges and corrects mistakes.
• Interpersonal Skills – Interacts positively with co‑workers, clients, and others; listens actively, is open and honest, treats others with respect.
• Productivity – Produces quality results efficiently and manages resources efficiently.
• Safety – Performs work safely, identifies and reports hazards, maintains an organized work area, and participates in safety training.

The Washington State Historical Society celebrates our differences and is committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability.

The Society will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants may include their preferred name and pronouns in materials, and we will honor these preferences.