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Security Officer

Washington, DC, US💼 Full-time💰 $23–$23🗓 2026-09-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Unarmed security officer providing campus patrols, access control, and emergency response at National Geographic's headquarters and museum.

Role type

Unarmed physical security officer

Builds

Safe and secure environment for staff, visitors, and high-profile events

Domain

Corporate security / Museum operations

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Situational awareness, physical stamina, interpersonal communication, policy enforcement, access control operation, emergency response coordination

Preferred skills

Security guard license, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, guest experience training, crowd control techniques

Technologies

Automated patrol tracking systems, walkthrough metal detectors, handheld wands, CCTV monitors, visitor management software

Responsibilities

Conduct active patrols across office, courtyard, and museum spaces; operate security screening systems and perform secondary screenings; respond to medical emergencies and facility crises; enforce campus policies and preserve order during events

Seniority

Individual Contributor, entry to mid-level

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