Position Description
Updated December 1, 2025
Title: Security Officer
Division: Operations & Finance
Reports to: Manager of Security
Position Status: Part-time; Non-Exempt
Salary Range/Pay Rate: $15.00/hour
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Security Officer. The Security Officer is part of Operations & Finance and is responsible for providing security for the VMHC properties throughout buildings and grounds.
Key Responsibilities
- Secures premises by patrolling campus and access points, permitting entry into the buildings and ensuring the security, safety and well‑being of staff and visitors; informs violators of policy and procedures.
- Monitors security risks to the campus and patrons and reports potential problems to the Manager of Security, Security Supervisor or Director of Facilities.
- Monitors security cameras, alarms and fire systems.
- Writes correspondence including logs and reports.
- Monitors all contractors, vendors and visitors in non‑public areas.
- Responds to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to staff and visitors.
- Receives and notifies departments of deliveries; processes and delivers mail and packages.
- Adheres to policies & procedures of the security and maintenance departments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High school education.
- Computer and security experience preferred.
- Ability to pass and maintain the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services registration for unarmed security officers.
- Works well under pressure and able to maintain professional composure.
- Excellent customer service skills; must be able to project an excellent level of hospitality.
- Professional appearance is required.
Note & Special Requirements
- Ability to work a flexible/rotating schedule that may require early morning, evening and weekend hours.
- Primarily guest‑facing teams must be in VMHC uniform while on shift.
- Leave, wellness and retirement benefits offered in accordance with company policy.