City and County of San Francisco

Museum Guard (#8226)

$31.09-$37.81 Hourly / $5,389.00-$6,554.00 Monthly / $64,662.00-$78,650.00 Yearly


Definition

Under supervision, protects and guards life and property within a museum; gives general information and directions to visitors; performs incidental janitorial work in connection with the upkeep and care of galleries and exhibits; and performs related duties as required,
Requires responsibility for: following established rules and procedures relating to security activities; continuing routine contacts with the general public.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Patrols or stands guard in an assigned area of a museum; protects exhibits occupants and buildings from theft damage, accidents and fire; enforces rules and regulations governing conduct of the public with relation to the building, exhibits and grounds; submits reports on the condition of exhibits, equipment failures and unusual happenings or hazardous conditions.

2. Receives visitors and answers questions regarding the location of paintings, exhibits and general information about the museum,

3. Performs Incidental janitorial duties necessary for the proper appearance of the assigned station; sweeps floors; dusts furniture, polishes glass exhibit cases.

4. During emergencies, may occasionally perform a variety of duties in assisting in the installation and removal of temporary exhibits.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Ability and Skill to:
enforce rules and regulations governing conduct of the public with relation to valuable exhibits and public property; demonstrate a neat and courteous appearance to the visitors of the museum.

Minimum Qualifications

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:
Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)

Experience:
One (1) year of verifiable experience as a security officer

License and Certification:
Possession of a current California Security Guard Registration Card issued by the California State Bureau of Security and Investigative Services

Substitution:

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 8226; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 7/19/2016;