Working Title: Security Associate Supervisor

Position Type: Full-time (Salaried)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

Department: Security Services

Hiring Range: $35,000 annually

**This recruitment is restricted to current employees of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. **

About Virginia Museum of Fine Arts:

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in Richmond, Virginia, is one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the United States. VMFA, which opened in 1936, is a state agency and privately endowed educational institution. Its purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret art, and to encourage the study of the arts.

VMFA is the only art museum in the United States open 365 days a year with free general admission.

About Security Services Department:

The Department of Security Services is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all staff, volunteers, and visitors to the museum and its campus. This includes safeguarding the buildings, property, and art collections from all potential threats.  This is achieved through several key functions: regular patrols of the museum and grounds; enforcement of established rules and regulations; surveillance and monitoring using cameras and other technologies; providing assistance to visitors and employees; reporting and responding to potential hazards and suspicious activities; and responding to emergency situations. These efforts directly support the Commonwealth of Virginia's cultural enrichment goals and align with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts' strategic plan.

General Information:
The Security Associate Supervisor provides services to facilitate communication between internal departments, contractors, visitors and Security Services resources; and monitor premises for activities that may require a security response. Additionally, they provide guidance and coordination to ensure cooperative completion of duties of all Security Associates.

Benefits:
Virgnia Museum of Fine Arts offers paid leave; 12 paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

Additional information relating to the benefits available to eligible state employees can be found online at: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to speak and hear.
• Ability to use a two-way radio for communication.
• Ability to observe visitors and staff in the galleries.
• Ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to traverse the museum for up to 8 hours, with reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work special events from 5pm-midnight.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and oversee the work of a large and diverse staff.
• Ability to conduct training for staff.
• Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions.
• Ability to react appropriately in routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate tactfully with a diverse population.
• Ability to gather information and write factual reports.
• Open availability 

Additional Considerations:

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of customer service.
• Prior experience as a supervisor, preferably in a museum, hospitality, or retail environment.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies typically obtained through the completion of an academic curriculum or program in Museum Operations, Criminal Justice or equivalent level of practical experience.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

All applicants must submit an online application. This position will close at 11:55 pm on June 16, 2025.

Please provide three professional references, including their full name, phone number, and email address. References should be able to speak to your qualifications for the position and may be included in your resume or cover letter, or attached separately in the portal’s "other" field.

VMFA is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer. Diverse and inclusive hiring practices are at the heart of what we do at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Contact Information

Please contact the HR office at recruitment@vmfa.museum if you need assistance.

Name: Human Resources Services

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email: recruitment@vmfa.museum for recruitment related questions.

 Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. 

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.