Security Guard

We are the nation's art museum, home to a renowned collection of over 160,000 works of art from antiquity to today. Millions of people come through our doors each year—with even more online—making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Located on the National Mall, admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.

The Office of Protection Services (AOP) at the National Gallery of Art is responsible for safeguarding collections, visitors, staff, facilities, and information. Duties for this position include Deny admission to undesirable or unauthorized persons, prevents unauthorized removal of Gallery property. Serve as armed security guard at stationary posts or patrols heavily trafficked public areas or locations that are vulnerable to crimes against persons, theft, vandalism and other damage. Make thorough inspection during non-public hours of exhibit areas, building facilities, and perimeters to detect and report breaches of security, damage to property, fire, and other safety hazards. Assist coworkers, Gallery Staff, supervisors and the public with information, instructions, and directions while maintaining a pleasant and tactful manner at all times.

This position does not have an education requirement.