Museum Guard

* Job Number:
260279

Organization: Art Museum

Job
Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Schedule:

Work Schedule: This is a
flexible 10 to 15 hours per week. Schedule includes working on weekends. Possibility of occasional evening shifts for special
events.

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted salary: $13.00 hourly, based on
experience

Benefits Provided: No

Required Attachments: None

Job
Description

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Museum Security Guard

Do you enjoy looking at art?

Do you want to go to work every day
in a building that’s a work of art itself?

Do you want to be surrounded by a team of creative individuals?

Do you enjoy
enforcing rules in a friendly manner?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art might be
the perfect place for you! The museum offers a unique workplace for its employees. The museum is filled with friendly and creative staff
members who work together to build a museum atmosphere where every visitor feels comfortable and excited to visit. The ideal candidate is a
compassionate, motivated, energetic, team-member who values the arts and seeks to protect our priceless works of art with the utmost care
and attention. Come join us at the Fred, where the art is on the wall and in the people who work here.

Under the direction of the
FJJMA Security Supervisors responsible for the security of the museum’s art collection, the museum’s facility, and its use. The ability to
exercise some discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment with a welcoming and friendly attitude. Flexible schedule with ten to fifteen
hours per week, including Sundays.

Representative Duties:

• Responsible for safeguarding the museum’s
  world-renowned art collection and the facility in-which it is on display
• Security guards must be able to provide museum visitors
  with accurate information pertaining to the museum facility with an attitude of courtesy and professionalism. As public-interacting team
  members, security personnel are expected to contribute to the welcoming and accommodating atmosphere the museum fosters to its
  guests.
• Security guards must ensure guests follow safety guidelines required for the protection of the art, museum building, but
  also for staff and visitors. – Under the direction of Security Supervisors, aid museum staff members on as-needed occasions that may affect
  the museum’s collection or facility.
• Security guards must possess a team-oriented attitude and enjoy working with museum staff and
  visitors on a daily occurrence. – Security guards will be expected to have the flexibility to work weekends, nights, and some holidays on
  occasion.
• Security guards must have knowledge of two-way radio usage and proper radio etiquette.
• Security guards must
  possess the ability to assist as-needed with the set up and take down of equipment for museum functions, special events, and other programs
  within the museum. This includes under the direction of Security Supervisors to assist staff on a needed basis with mailings, front desk
  assistance, deliveries, and moving heavy objects and crates.

Job
Requirements

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Required Education: High school diploma or GED

Skills:

• Ability to properly broadcast and receive information using a two-way radio
• Able to work
  well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives
• Ability to speak, read and write clear, concise English
• Able to
  communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty and staff
• Excellent public relation skills
• Willingness to
  wear and maintain uniforms and to comply to departmental grooming standards
• Excellent observational skills

Certifications: None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to climb,
  crouch, pull, push, reach, stand, engage in repetitive motions including movements of the hands, wrists or fingers, move, touch including
  finger dexterity, communicate, hear including receiving detailed information orally or making fine discriminations in sound and see
  including color, depth perception or clarity.
• Must be able to move and stand for several hours at a time

Departmental Preferences:

• Art or museum experience
• Security experience in a public
  institution

Supervision: No Supervisory Duties

Special Instructions: If you are
selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing
policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at
the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community’s unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU,
we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and
regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic
information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or
status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing,
financial aid, and educational services.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?:
Yes

Special Indications: None

Job Posting: Feb 13, 2026

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