Job Description

Appointment Type: This is a Temporary Exempt (TEX) as-needed appointment. This position is exempt from the Civil Service examination process pursuant to the San Francisco Charter Section 10.104 and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Nature of Work:

• Day Shift assignments only from Tuesdays - Sundays. Incumbent must be available to work the day shift (9:00am - 5:30 pm)
• Incumbent must be available to work a minimum of three days per workweek.
• Incumbents may be called for special events and additional shift assignments.
• Incumbents will be assigned to shifts at the de Young Museum (50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118) or the Legion of Honor (100 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121).
• Scheduled shifts are typically made available to employees 7 days in advance.
• Hours fluctuate pending availability and business needs.

Position Description:

We are currently seeking TEX Security Guards to work in an on-call/as-needed capacity. Under general supervision, patrols public buildings and grounds to safeguard property against damage, hazardous situations or unauthorized entry; and performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for: enforcing rules and regulations governing the access to and use of public facilities; preparing routine reports of time and work done; making routine contact with the general public and operating personnel in the patrolling and safeguarding of public facilities; observing and being aware of the surrounding environment and recognizing potentially dangerous situations and reacting appropriately.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

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:

• Patrols grounds or makes rounds of buildings; prevents the entry of unauthorized persons on premises.
• Watches for fire or fire hazards or other unusual conditions.
• Checks to see if windows and doors are locked and lights turned out
• Observes improperly functioning equipment and reports defects noted.
• May perform part-time incidental duties such as: operate elevator, relieve on switchboard, park cars and perform minor maintenance and cleanup tasks.

Other, duties required of Security Guards specifically in a museum setting may include, but are not limited to:

• Standing the majority of the shift.
• During emergencies, may occasionally perform a variety of duties in assisting in the installation and removal of temporary exhibits.

Qualifications

_ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:_ If you are interested in a job like this, we are looking for people that have all of the following:

1. One year of verifiable experience as a security officer; AND
2. Possession of a current California Security Guard Registration Card issued by the California State Bureau of Security and Investigative Services; AND
3. Possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate

** DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:** The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

• Experience working in a museum or at a cultural institution.
• Experience with the requirements for working near high value art or around. fragile and/or valuable materials.
• Ability to interact with the public and customers in a professional manner.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Current CPR certification.

Additional Information

** VERIFICATION:** Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=456.

** NOTE:** Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

** Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:**

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Carol Isen - Human Resources Director

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.