Hiring: Security Officer Company: National Geographic Society Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:30:17 Employment Type: On-site About the job Experience: •2+ years of physical security experience or a strong background in high-volume hospitality, venue operations, or customer service paired with security awareness Required Skills: •Guest Experience, Facility Patrols & Policy Enforcement (50%) •Serve as a helpful presence for visitors and staff while conducting active patrols across office spaces, outdoor courtyards, and museum galleries using an automated patrol tracking system. •Deter, detect, and prevent security breaches or safety hazards through keen observation, sound judgment, and prompt reporting. •Preserve order, enforce campus policies, and support regular and high-profile events with a hospitality-first mindset. •Operate and monitor security screening systems, walkthrough metal detectors, and handheld wands to ensure all individuals entering designated areas are screened appropriately. •Maintain a warm, courteous, and professional demeanor during screenings, ensuring safety and compliance without disrupting the employee or visitor experience. •Perform secondary screening when alerts are triggered, coordinate incident escalation with leadership, and report screening equipment malfunctions promptly. •Respond calmly and efficiently to medical emergencies, safety incidents, and facility crises. Qualifications: •Active DC Unarmed Special Police Officer commission or active security guard license in Washington DC •Active First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications •Prior experience operating building access control systems, visitor management software, CCTV monitors, or screening technologies •Formal training in guest experience delivery, hospitality management, de-escalation techniques, or crowd control •The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations. •The hourly rate for this position is $23.00. •Employees in positions who are assigned to a shift that starts or ends between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. are entitled to shift differential pay of 10% of base pay for the hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. •Job Designation Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!