WORK STUDY: UMFA Security Staff

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is located on the campus of the University of Utah, and offers visitors the opportunity to explore over 5,000 years of human creativity with a collection of over 20,000 objects and art works from classic Greek and Roman antiquities to cutting-edge, contemporary art. Founded in 1914, the UMFA is the State of Utah’s official museum, creating exhibitions and programs which serve a wide array of audiences. The Museum is located in the award-winning Marcia and John Price Museum Building.

The Security Staff is responsible for protecting the people, works of art, and other UMFA assets. We provide excellent customer service while making sure all policies and procedures are followed by our visitors, staff, volunteers, and colleagues.

We are hiring a group of guards to help with the “JANUARY 23, 2021 TO APRIL 18, 2021

Black Refractions: Highlights from The Studio Museum in Harlem” exhibition. Featuring more than one hundred works of art by nearly eighty artists from the 1920’s to the present, nearly a century of creative achievements by artists of African descent. This is a temporary part-time position, the job will start Jan 4 through end of April or so. We might be able to retain a few of you to continue working with us after the exhibition if need to fill positions in our existing staff roster.

Responsibilities

• Secures buildings to avoid theft and property damage throughout the UMFA. Applies preventive measures to insure possible hazards are minimized.
• Unlocks UMFA building(s) at the beginning of each work day and secures UMFA property by locking buildings and turning off lights and other electrical devices unintentionally left on after office hours.
• Patrols the UMFA, inspecting building, examining doors and windows, and checking for intrusions.
• Assists the Fire Department by answering fire alarms with fire fighters and unlocking buildings and barriers to permit entry access.
• Assist with response to the needs of the emergency situations as they might occur.
• Investigates disturbances and contacts police if a violation of the law has occurred.
• Maintains appropriate logs to advise department heads of potential security problems.
• Provides special services to the UMFA community such as locking and unlocking offices, escorting individuals and assisting patrons and visitors with directions.
• Assists in theft prevention by monitoring the security of controlled spaces and works of art via; building patrols and the security camera system.
• Needs to be able to lift 50 lbs, ensure that parcels are received, inspected and delivered to appropriate staff with in the UMFA.
• Assists UMFA staff during medical emergencies, contacting University Police for Paramedic response, applies basic first-aid until paramedics arrive, and managing crowd control.
• May occasionally be required to assist with moving works of art under the direction of the Collections Department after having received the appropriate training.

Minimum Qualifications Preferences

One year security officer experience or equivalency; successfully pass a background checks; demonstrated communications skills; and a commitment to providing excellent customer service required. A valid Utah Driver’s License preferred. CPR and AED certification preferred.

Special Instructions Summary

Due to the current pandemic situation, first round interviews will be performed via phone call or zoom meeting. Please bring to the interview a list of hours / availability you can work and a class schedule if you are a student. Be prepared to send an email with this information after your interview.