Security Officer

3 days ago

Birmingham, Alabama, United States Birmingham Public Library Full time

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the branch manager or designee, the Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of staff, users, collections, furnishings, and equipment at assigned locations. This includes proactively and positively enforcing Library rules of behavior, maintaining order and a pleasant atmosphere in the library, and responding to emergency situations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reports to security supervisor or branch or department head
  • Reports to work as scheduled, alert and ready to perform duties
  • Follows instruction of on-site supervisor
  • Routinely patrols library inside and outside or as instructed
  • Makes periodic inspection tours of the library, library grounds, and parking lot
  • Guards against illegal entry, fire, and theft
  • Observes and reports unusual conditions and safety hazards
  • Communicates with supervisor and library personnel team to provide a safe and secure environment
  • Monitors and ensures that all visitors comply with Library Rules and use appropriate library behavior
  • Provides necessary assistance to library personnel and public
  • Contacts law enforcement agencies as necessary
  • Escorts authorized persons and library personnel entering property to and from parking areas as requested
  • Accompanies personnel and/or transportation of money or other valuables as required
  • Monitors and sets fire and security systems and communicates with control center
  • Prepares written reports as needed

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • 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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