MUSEUM GUARD 7082

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for directing visitors and protecting municipal property at a museum. An employee in this class guards and protects the grounds and buildings of a museum by standing watch at a station or by patrolling the grounds. The principal responsibility of the position is to guard against pilfering and destruction and to keep general public order. The employee is also responsible for setting up exhibits and for performing activities related to the care and maintenance of exhibits. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a Senior Museum Guard who makes periodic checks for performance of duties. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Guards entrance date to prevent unauthorized vehicles and persons from entering the premises, or guards a specific area in order to protect against pilfering and destruction and to keep general public order;

Directs visitors to exhibits, buildings, or other areas of interest;

Patrols buildings and grounds to prevent trespassing and damage to property;

Makes security checks of doors, windows, and lights in buildings;

Directs parking of vehicles by visitors in a parking field;

Setting up exhibits, hanging paintings, packing, unpacking and storing of exhibits;

Prepares required reports;

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Some knowledge of the basic rules of good conduct expected on public grounds and buildings; ability to carry out written and oral instructions; ability to observe suspicious activities and report evidence of loss or damage to property; ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

There are no minimum qualifications for this position.

7/19/78

SUFFOLK COUNTY

(P) Non-competitive