The part time security officer is scheduled between 20 and 30 hours per week. Candidate must be able to work weekends, nights and holidays and be comfortable working both independently and in a team environment. This is ideal for someone looking for a second job. Reports to the Security Manager.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities

• Monitor fire systems, respond to, investigate alarms, and implement emergency procedures, up to and including evacuation, when appropriate.
• Monitor security systems, arm/disarm systems, respond to and investigate alarms.
• Conduct scheduled and random checks of the Museum public and non-public areas, during operating and non-operating hours and ensure the safety of guests and staff.
• Conduct end-of-day safety and security checks of the Museum facilities.
• Provide first-aid in the event of injury to guests or staff and generate written reports.
• Handle lost and found items and inquiries according to Museum policy.
• Perform office related duties to include operating computer, portable radios, CCTV and related equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Security Manager and Museum Management.

Qualifications

Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; basic knowledge and experience with the Microsoft Suite of programs including Word and Excel.  Experience as a security officer/guard, loss prevention specialist, police officer or military police, or equivalent combination of training and related experience.  Must be able to workdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical demands: Ability to stand/sit/walk for extended periods of time; ability to lift/exert up to 50 lbs.

Environmental conditions: Inside, but subject to ventilation systems throughout the buildings; possible exposure to unpleasant or inclement weather conditions when conducting outside checks and/or traveling to and from parking areas.

To apply for this position, please fill out the online form here.

Job Summary:

To create a first impression of welcome and warmth to all of Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Guests. Set the mood and tone for each Guest’s experience at the Museum by providing encouragement to explore the Omni Theater and Exhibit Galleries and to encourage Guests to become Members. The goal of a Guest Experience Host is to welcome guests to the museum. They greet and help orient a variety of different guests. A host’s responsibilities include ensuring our guests have accurate information and direction when starting their day with us. This host is cross-trained to work in multiple frontline guest service areas including museum operated parking areas and admission service desk into museum exhibits and the Omni IMAX theater.

Basic Function and Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Help Guests optimize their visit by explaining program details and selling admission tickets.
• Perform the daily check-in of all reserved groups, including disbursing tickets, exhibit passes, and maps
• Assist Guest Services in providing change and various reimbursements to Guests as needed
• Be fiscally accurate by balancing your cash drawer and verifying Memberships sold at the end of each shift
• Proactively communicating with guests who need assistance, including guests who are lost, ill, or injured
• Provide information to guests regarding parking, programs, directions, pricing, hours, food service options, membership, film, and exhibit information
• Be able to communicate with our guests about daily activities and special events.
• Manage flow of traffic into and out of museum operated parking areas
• Direct incoming guests to available parking spaces.
• Collect parking fees and distribute change in a fast-paced environment
• Manage and reconcile a cash drawer including all payment type receipts in a fast-paced environment
• Distribute and reconcile parking passes and tickets to daily museum guests and members
• Effectively manage and inventory parking vouchers and validation information
• Assist in any emergency situations, medical situations, and technical situations
• Make sure all front-line areas meet show quality standards including exterior spaces such as green spaces and parking areas
• Greet and organize our field trip groups
• Be familiar with pricing information for the museum
• Be familiar with information regarding all museum amenities

 Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age and older
• Must treat guests in a friendly, professional, and inviting manner
• Proactively seek out information about the Museum
• Be able to exercise active listening skills and positive body language through smiling, sustaining eye contact and keeping good posture.
• Must be able to effectively and politely interact with all Museum guests in a busy, fast paced environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Multi-tasking quickly and efficiently
• Be able to climb stairs
• Be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds
• Be able to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Be able to work in an indoor/outdoor setting for a prolonged period of time

To apply for this position, please fill out the online form here.