Security Officer

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, Alabama, United States Birmingham Public Library Full time

Job Summary

As a Security Officer at the Birmingham Public Library, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of staff, users, collections, furnishings, and equipment at assigned locations. You will proactively and positively enforce Library rules of behavior, maintaining order and a pleasant atmosphere in the library.

Key Responsibilities

  • Report to the security supervisor or branch/department head.
  • Attend work as scheduled, alert, and ready to perform duties.
  • Follow instructions from on-site supervisors.
  • Routinely patrol the library inside and outside or as instructed.
  • Make periodic inspection tours of the library, library grounds, and parking lot.
  • Guard against illegal entry, fire, and theft.
  • Observe and report unusual conditions and safety hazards.
  • Communicate with supervisors and library personnel to provide a safe and secure environment.
  • Monitor and ensure that all visitors comply with Library Rules and use appropriate library behavior.
  • Provide necessary assistance to library personnel and the public.
  • Contact law enforcement agencies as necessary.
  • Escort authorized persons and library personnel entering property to and from parking areas as requested.
  • Accompany personnel and/or transportation of money or other valuables as required.
  • Monitor and set fire and security systems and communicate with the control center.
  • Prepare written reports as needed.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of loss prevention, theft, and search procedures.
  • Knowledge of Birmingham Public Library rules as well as laws and City Ordinances pertaining to theft, disturbances, assault, and vandalism.
  • Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures used in security work.
  • Ability to work with a team.
  • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other employees and the public.
  • Ability to enforce rules and regulations courteously and correctly.
  • Ability to respond to emergency situations.
  • Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with staff members and library patrons.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

  • Physical requirements include the ability to stand for long periods of time; eyesight sufficient to read and understand information from microforms and PC monitors; and the manual dexterity necessary for the regular use of PCs.
  • Ability to stoop, twist, and turn.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum requirement is graduation from high school or G.E.D. Present or prior experience as a certified police officer is preferred.

Benefits

Hours vary by location bi-weekly, Grade 10 - Step 1-$12.79 per hour. All positions may include morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours, including Sundays. Employees may be required to adapt to future schedule and location changes depending on library needs.


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