Most people would assume that museums are secure locations. That’s not always the case. Museums, especially smaller museums, often lack the proper security to prevent theft. The result can be the loss of millions of dollars of priceless memorabilia and art. Trained museum security guards are needed to prevent theft and vandalism.

Museum Guard Duties. Museum security guards must perform an assortment of duties. When the museum is open, they monitor who enters and watch guests to make sure they don’t damage property. Visitors sometimes want to touch items or get too close. Others may want to intentionally cause harm. Guards also act as information officers, answering questions and giving directions. Being both vigilant about museum safety and goodwill ambassadors takes skill and experience.

Overnight security guards need another set of skills. They patrol the museum grounds—inside and out. Their job is to prevent anyone from entering. If anything looks suspicious, the guards quickly respond and call the police when necessary.

Smaller museums may not have the millions of dollars in artifacts as larger museums, but the value of the items is just as significant to those who curate and maintain them.

ACS has over 30 years of security experience. Our guards are specifically trained in securing private and public buildings. We maintain $5 million in liability coverage and have earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

To discuss your security needs, call Access Control Security at 877-482-7324 or go to https://accesscontrolsecurity.com/quote-request to get a quote.