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JOB TITLE AND GRADE: Gallery Guard Supervisor / SMOL

JOB CODE: 001146

DATE: February 2004

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JOB PURPOSE:

Provides security in any of the three art galleries by monitoring temperature and humidity, behavior of the patrons, and the condition of the artwork itself. Supervises gallery guards, gallery activities, and patron flow.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Acts as panel, gallery, or information desk guard as needed.

Assists in training new guards.

Responds to all patron complaints and concerns about museum policy relating to rules of decorum and security activities; acts a public relations liaison for security.

Assigns daily tasks to gallery guards.

Reviews and monitors performance of gallery guards.

With the Security Manager, conducts interviews for hiring gallery guards; advises Security Manager in hiring and discharging decisions.

Trains museum staff in security policies and consults with museum staff about gallery activities.

Reviews gallery inventories as conducted by daytime gallery guards.

Performs other tasks as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of effective supervisory techniques.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Knowledge of emergency preparedness

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High school diploma or GED

Experience: One-year as IUAM Security Gallery Guard or IUAM Security Panel Operator.

Required Certifications/Licenses:

PHYSICAL REQUIEMENTS:

Sitting, standing, walking, driving, climbing/ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Spends most time indoors. Risk of bodily injury from mechanical parts, electricity, etc. Possible exposure to fumes, odors, etc. that may affect respiration and skin.

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The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this specification.