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Monitor visitors, staff, vendors, volunteers, and contractors flow through metal detectors at points of entry for potential weapons. * Patrols assigned galleries for theft, vandalism, and unruly ...

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Perform checks on pasteurizers, metal detectors, and brine solutions. * Maintain cleanliness in the ... Voluntary Benefits including Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer metal detectors in the United States is $19.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Volunteer Metal Detectors vs Metal Detector Technicians?

AspectVolunteer Metal DetectorsMetal Detector Technicians
CredentialsNone required, often voluntaryCertifications or technical training often required
Work EnvironmentPublic spaces, beaches, parks, community eventsConstruction sites, archaeological digs, industrial settings
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, community groups, hobbyist organizationsPrivate companies, government agencies, archaeological firms
Search & Comparison IntentFinding volunteer opportunities or hobby infoSeeking professional employment or technical info

Volunteer Metal Detectors typically operate in community or recreational settings without formal credentials, focusing on volunteer work. Metal Detector Technicians usually have certifications and work in specialized environments, providing technical services. The roles differ mainly in professionalism, environment, and employer type, though both involve metal detection skills.

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Infographic showing various Volunteer Metal Detectors job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,804 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

Night Watch Person (Third Shift/Full-time)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, OH • On-site

$19.50/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago


Cleveland Museum Of Art rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 29 rated museums


Job description

Night Watch Person

The Night Watch Person protects the collection and museum premises against fire, theft, vandalism and other dangers that might result in damage or loss.

  • Monitor visitors, staff, vendors, volunteers, and contractors flow through metal detectors at points of entry for potential weapons.
  • Makes regular scheduled rounds of the buildings, reporting unusual occurrences to the Control Room.
  • Examines display cases to determine that they are secure and have not been tampered with or damaged.
  • Watches for and reports irregularities such as damage to art objects, unkept areas requiring the attention of house-keeping, fire hazards, leaking water pipes and security doors.
  • Checks for appropriate temperature and humidity levels as indicated by facilities and conservation.
  • Observes departing staff, vendors and visitors to guard against theft of museum property; requires door passes from staff members for materials taken from museum premises.
  • Responds to alarms in display cases quickly and handles them efficiently; performs duties related to emergency situations within the building and on the premises.

Minimum qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); previous experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 205 hour State of Ohio Private Police Commission preferred. College coursework helpful as well as prior first-aid and CPR training. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand 8-12 hours per day. The employee is regularly required to walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Full-time benefits include:

  • Partner level membership to CMA
  • Free, unlimited admission to select Cleveland Museum of Art ticketed exhibitions (two adult member tickets per visit, subject to availability)
  • 50% off admission to select ticketed exhibitions for members' guests
  • Free admission to select ticketed exhibitions for unlimited children, 17 and younger, when accompanied by a member
  • Priority registration and discounts for museum art classes for adults and children
  • 20% discount in the museum store
  • 25% discount in the museum restaurant and café
  • Annual subscription to Cleveland Art members magazine
  • Free Garage Parking
  • Your employment relationship with the museum qualifies you for free or discounted admissions to other cultural institutions such as the Natural History Museum, Botanical Gardens, The Cleveland Zoo, etc.
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Voluntary Life
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • HSA
  • FSA
  • 401(k) with company match and annual contribution
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • ID Theft
  • Legal Services
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off

Hours of work: 1:30 a.m.—9:30 a.m. Thursday - Monday

Hourly wage: $19.50

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.


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