Officer Midnight (12am-8am)

Position is Job Grade 4

The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and identities, centering the vision of artists and makers. We recognize that all art is made in a particular context, demanding continual, dynamic reconsideration in the present. We are a place of gathering; we foster the exchange of ideas and inspire an expansive, inclusive understanding of human creativity. 

We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package: 

• Generous paid time off

• Paid holidays (up to 14 days)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Generous parental, caregiver, and medical leave benefits

• Competitive retirement plan (up to 9% matching contribution)

• Tuition remission and Tuition Exchange Program

• Great employee discounts

• Complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions

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MISSION

The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and identities, centering the vision of artists and makers. We recognize that all art is made in a particular context, demanding continual, dynamic reconsideration in the present. We are a place of gathering; we foster the exchange of ideas and inspire an expansive, inclusive understanding of human creativity.

 

OUR VALUES

All staff members are expected to embrace the museum’s commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable institution and to adhere to the museum’s shared values.

 

• Our museum reflects and deepens our collective humanity; the arts are integral to an inspired and just society.

• We respect and acknowledge each of our colleagues’ contributions and expertise across all roles within our organization.

• We share in the responsibility to create an antiracist culture built on equity, inclusion, and justice for all, acknowledging that these efforts are intersectional and ongoing.

• We encourage and advance a culture of hospitality, empathy, and gratitude for each visitor, supporter, and member of our staff.

• We embrace innovation and foster change with a progressive understanding of—and obligation to reconsider—our past.

• We sustain an open and dynamic civic platform, inviting and advancing the diverse perspectives of our city, staff, visitors, and supporters.

 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

 

The mission of the Department of Protection Service is to protect our staff, patrons, facility, and art. We operate a preventative security program, using a vast array of overt and covert tools, techniques, training, and technology. Collaboration with museum staff and external partners are the cornerstone of the department’s security mission. 

 

ABOUT THE POSITION

 

Observes, assists and controls Museum access to protect the collection by serving as a deterrent to acts of vandalism or violence, monitoring fire, safety and security systems, screening employees and visitors entering and exiting the facility, assisting in crowd control and patrolling premises. Provide general information to the public in a courteous manner.  

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Controls access to the museum. 

• Monitors visitors, staff, and contractors in all public and private areas of the museum, particularly looking for unusual or suspicious actions.  

• Demonstrates knowledge of the physical layout of the museum, including offices, restrooms, restaurants, galleries and special exhibit spaces.

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills  and embraces a “team” concept with good problem solving skills and ability to articulate solutions. 

• Works regularly in all Control areas; inspects parcels, issues keys, visitor and contractor management, answering radio traffic and telephones, etc.

• Assists in enforcing policies and procedures and protecting property; observes and assists in preventing acts of theft,  touching, handling, tampering, moving or any other action that might cause damage to exhibits or museum property.

• Has a working knowledge of fire and security systems and the ability to operate. Responds to all fire and/or security alarms to confirm whether false or actual and take approp