Join our staff as an Event Security Guard | Mingei International Museum

Event Security Guard

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1978, Mingei International Museum collects, preserves and exhibits “art of the world, art of the people,” including folk art, craft, and design from all eras and cultures. Located in San Diego’s iconic Balboa Park, our highly respected museum offers stunning exhibitions and diverse educational programs to more than 200,000 visitors each year. The Museum is a nonprofit organization.

Mingei has a deep commitment to creating a space where people are inspired to see their own world through new eyes and, in turn, rediscover, embrace, and nurture their own creativity. The recently transformed Museum is a place where all are welcome, where the community can gather, and where individuals can rest and find creative inspiration.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Assistant Manager of Security, Security Guards at Mingei International Museum ensure guests, staff, and volunteers experience a safe and welcoming environment while they visit and attend events at the Museum and the surrounding outdoor areas. The Security Guard’s role is to observe and react intuitively and quickly, constantly modeling a respectable presence. Additionally, this position is expected to provide radical hospitality and share general Museum and Balboa Park knowledge with visitors. Through these roles, Security Guards create an atmosphere in which all can enjoy their Museum experience.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain the general security of the facility and assure the safety of its staff and visitors
  • Perform a wide variety of general duties in the Museum and for supporting events
  • Assist in setting and striking of furniture and equipment for special events
  • Be responsible, under supervision of the Museum’s Assistant Manager of Security, for the maintenance of a safe, clean, well-ordered and welcoming environment throughout the Museum
  • Conduct thorough rounds at the end of each event to ensure the building's security
  • Make complete hourly rounds to ensure good order and security of the building
  • Report any issues to Assistant Manager of Security
  • Monitor building and visitor activity during public, staff and event hours for security of exhibitions and safety of staff and guests both on the Museum floor and via CCTV system
  • Cooperate with Visitor Experience, Membership, and Education teams to learn and convey museum information to enhance visitors’ museum experience
  • Write incident reports as needed
  • Help Assistant Manager of Security with incident investigations
  • Operate and monitor the Museum’s alarm system and related equipment
  • Monitor the building environment regularly during the day for cleanliness and good order and make necessary adjustments. Report any spills or trip hazards to custodial supervisor
  • Respond to emergencies such as fire alarms and medical emergencies
  • Monitor and report any HVAC issues or water leaks to Assistant Manager of Security
  • When needed, close the museum, and activate the security system, checking that all staff have left the building and ensuring everything is secure
  • Abide by all Mingei International Museum policies and procedures

REQUIREMENTS

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current State of California Guard card (Or willingness to obtain one)
  • Prior experience, preferably in a museum/cultural institution or the hospitality industry
  • Willingness to work evenings to help cover events
  • Must be able to work weekends (Friday-Sunday)
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current CPR, First Aid and AED certificate
  • Bilingual

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
  • Ability to lift and move boxes, furniture and supplies up to 50 pounds

SCHEDULE

  • Fridays: 4pm-8pm
  • Saturdays: 2pm-6:30pm
  • Sundays: 2pm-6:30pm
  • Weekly average: 12-28 hours

This position follows a standard schedule but requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed. Staff are expected to be available for museum events, including Community Mondays and other special events, which may occur on varying days. All event schedules will be communicated in advance. In the rare event of an emergency, the employee may also be required to perform fire watch duties until the situation is resolved.

TERM AND COMPENSATION

This position is a part-time nonexempt position, paid $19.50 per hour. Benefits include paid time off, paid sick time and a 401k plan with a company match.