Museum Security Officer (Casual Position, No Benefits)*
Location:
Amherst, MA
Open Date:
Aug 17, 2018
Description:
Part-time, year round casual position, no benefits, $13.00/hr
Amherst College invites applications for the Casual Museum Security Officer position. Amherst College has profoundly transformed its student body in terms of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and nationality, among other areas. Today, nearly one-quarter of Amherst’s students are Pell Grant recipients; 45 percent of our students identify as domestic students of color. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at working in a community that is broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.
The Museum Security Officer ensures a safe and secure environment at the Amherst College Museums (Beneski Museum of Natural History, Mead Art Museum & Russian Cultural Center). Provides exemplary customer services representing the museums and the college. Conducts regular patrols of public areas, staff areas, collections storage, and mechanical spaces, as well as museum exteriors. Ensures the policies, procedures, and mission of the department are adhered to and upheld at all times. The Museum Security Officer takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College’s efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Work Schedule – Due to the nature of the position, evening and weekend work is required. The work schedule may vary during the following times:
- Tuesday through Friday – 8:30 am - 5:15 am
- Tuesday through Thursday – 5:00 pm – 12:15 am (Academic Year only)
- Friday – 4:15 pm – 8:15 pm
- Saturday – Sunday – 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
- Sunday – 5:00 pm – 12:15 am (Academic Year only)