Security Guard - MOA65010346

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LocationWake County, NC
CategorySecurity
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Posted2026-09-22
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Description

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Museum of Art

Job Classification Title

Security Guard (S)

Position Number

65010346

Grade

NC01

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

Description of Work

The primary purposes of the Museum Security Guard position are to protect the NCMA art collection and provide security for the staff and visitors to the park and Museum proper.

Key Responsibilities

  • Walking and standing for long periods of time while patrolling galleries and outdoor events.
  • Providing day-to-day security and protection of the Museum of Art facility, works of art, and visitors.
  • Providing security for special events that could include concerts, park festivals, and other types of programming that take place at the museum.
  • Being attentive to break schedules and gallery assignments by staying within assigned area(s).
  • Work schedule can include workdays, nights, weekends, and holidays to include overtime on occasions.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $31,200-$37,000

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

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Demonstrated experience in standard safety and security practices (examples may include reporting emergencies such as public disturbances and building malfunctions).

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Demonstrated experience dealing with the public tactfully and courteously.

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Demonstrated experience working on a team with ability to take and follow orders.

Position/Physical Requirements

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Typical work schedule is Wednesday-Sunday, 8am-5pm, 40 hours a week.

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Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Must have ability to be on feet most of the day with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Position is subject to environmental conditions both inside and outside so must be able to work in those conditions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Must be available to work weekends.

***SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED***

A sign-on bonus of $1500 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at https://oshr.nc.gov/polici es/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy

*Payout contingent on funding availability*

This position is located at

2110 Blue Ridge Rd.,

Raleigh, NC 27607

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma;

or

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

May require the ability to complete emergency medical technician (EMT) training and meet re-certification standards as required.

Division Description

The North Carolina Museum of Art is a division of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The statutory purpose of the museum is to acquire, preserve, and exhibit works of art for the education and enjoyment of the people of the State, and to conduct programs of education, research and publication designed to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of art on the part of the people of the state. The state’s art collection spans more than 5,000 years, from ancient Egypt to the present, making it one of the premier art museums in the Southeast. With a 164-acre campus, the museum also has the distinction of being the nation’s largest art museum park with an extensive trail system that connects to the 63-mile Capital Area Greenway through the City of Raleigh. Facilities located within the park include two main museum buildings, a welcome center, a large outdoor performing arts facility/amphitheater, parking lots, bike trails, and greenways.

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Supplemental and Contact Information

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.    Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

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Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

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Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

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Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.

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Be sure to complete the application in full . Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting.  Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.  Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date .

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference