Job highlights
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Qualifications
Interested candidates must apply at www.jobs.virginia.gov
The successful candidate will have security experience working in a high-volume customer-focused venue
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, and to communicate clearly across multiple platforms
Ability to work with a diverse public, and in a dynamic environment
Sufficient strength, agility and stamina to patrol our 18-acre campus, on foot and under all weather conditions
Ability to contact emergency services or Capitol Police and to clearly, calmly and distinctly report an emergency requiring assistance
Must be able to take initiative to resolve security or safety issues while remaining calm and level-headed
Fluency in Google workspace and a valid driver’s license
Must be able to work days, holidays, evenings and weekends
Spanish fluency
CPR certification
A criminal Background Check is required for the successful candidate
Benefits
Pay Band: 2
This is a part-time position limited to 1500 hours per year, or 29 hours a week on average
No state benefits are provided
Responsibilities
The security team at the Science Museum gets to take part in all of it by engaging with our guests and clients, while ensuring their safety and the safety of our campus
The Science Museum provides 24/7 security, so this position will include working nights, weekends and holidays
Job description
Title: Part Time Evening & Weekend Security Officer

State Role Title: Security Officer II

Hiring Range: $18.00/Hourly

Pay Band: 2

Agency: The Science Museum of Virginia

Location: Broad Street Station

Agency Website: www.smv.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Science isn’t our only priority here at the Science Museum of Virginia, we also make memories. Our Special Events department hosts everything from Weddings, to Galas and corporate functions. Our Education department creates memorable content for themed nights and weekends of fun for the whole family. The security team at the Science Museum gets to take part in all of it by engaging with our guests and clients, while ensuring their safety and the safety of our campus. We are looking for evening and weekend availability to provide a friendly and safe environment so that everyone who walks through our doors can make everlasting memories.

This is an essential position. The Science Museum provides 24/7 security, so this position will include working nights, weekends and holidays. Training will be provided.

This is a part-time position limited to 1500 hours per year, or 29 hours a week on average. No state benefits are provided. Museum membership included.

Interested candidates must apply at www.jobs.virginia.gov

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will have security experience working in a high-volume customer-focused venue. Ability to follow oral and written instructions, and to communicate clearly across multiple platforms. Ability to work with a diverse public, and in a dynamic environment. Sufficient strength, agility and stamina to patrol our 18-acre campus, on foot and under all weather conditions. Ability to contact emergency services or Capitol Police and to clearly, calmly and distinctly report an emergency requiring assistance. Must be able to take initiative to resolve security or safety issues while remaining calm and level-headed. Fluency in Google workspace and a valid driver’s license.

Must be able to work days, holidays, evenings and weekends.

Additional Considerations

Spanish fluency. CPR certification.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is open until filled but will remain open for a minimum of five business days.

A criminal Background Check is required for the successful candidate.

The Science Museum of Virginia will ONLY accept online applications at jobs.virginia.gov for all Museum employment opportunities. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to provide detailed information. Submitting an application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS Account to check the status for this position. Computers are available for applying for jobs in public libraries, and the Virginia Employment Commission offices. Science Museum Human Resources will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed when applying online, please contact Museum Human Resources at 804-864-1477.
The Science Museum of Virginia seeks motivated people of all backgrounds—we value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities.
EEO/AA

Notice: Museum Human Resources will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resource Management

Phone: 804-864-1412

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.