Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is a multi-disciplinary arts center located in Brooklyn, New York. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideasโengaging both global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters.
BAM is seeking Seasonal Attendant Guards for Dance Africa 2026 Bazaar.ย ย The Seasonal Guards will strive to maintain public safety and security at all BAM locations. Under the supervision of the Lead Attendant Guard and Head of Building Ops & Security, the individuals in this position will also be responsible for the protection of exhibits/displays, the building and its employees/visitors, institutional and personal equipment and its grounds.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains order and provides security and safety to patrons during performances/events at BAM.
- Assists in the detection of security vulnerabilities and the detection of trespassers
- Conducts initial security investigations and creates detailed incident reports
- Enforces BAM policies and procedure
- Current New York State Security Guard License required
- One or more yearsโ experience working as a security officer in a performing arts/museum environment or military environment preferred
- Strong sense of teamwork
- Excellent communication (oral, written), customer service, and organizational skills are essential
- Basic computer knowledge and administrative skills
- Possession of an active Fire Guard certificate of fitness (F-03) preferred
Working Conditions:ย Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.ย
Environment: The employee is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. The employee may be occasionally subject to noise to cause worker to speak loudly to be heard above ambient noise levels.
Compensation:ย $20/hour - Temporary, non-exempt. Must be able to work all three days 5/23, 5/24 & 5/25, required shifts: 7AM to 4PM and 4PM to 1AMย
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Application Instructions:Must complete an online application throughBAM's website- no phone calls, emails, or walk-ins, please.ย
Brooklyn Academy of Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BAM recognizes that historic institutional practices lead to a non-inclusive environment and is working to address diversity and inclusion in all forms. Individuals in BAM are experiencing their own pace during this process, which is not uncommon when addressing power and privilege. The Security team supports and continues to take part in this process.