Security Officer, FT

1 day ago

Lexington, Kentucky, United States Lexington Public Library Full time


Security Officer - Full-Time 
 
The Lexington Public Library (LPL) is a dynamic organization that strives to educate, entertain, and connect all people who live, work, or play in the greater Lexington area. Library staff provide excellent customer service, a welcoming environment, and a commitment to LPL's mission and core values, which can be found here.
 
To keep LPL progressing forward, the Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for Library patrons and employees by patrolling, monitoring, and enforcing LPL code of conduct on Library premises.
 
Starting Hourly Pay
$17.97
 
Primary Work Schedule

Position will work 37.5 hours per week within the below operating hours. 

Monday-Thursday, 8am-7pm. Fridays, 8am-6pm. 
Saturdays, 9am-5pm. Sundays, 12pm-5pm. 
Position will require occasional after-hours coverage for special events, emergencies, etc. 

Applications for this position will be accepted until 4pm Friday, December 26, 2025. Applications must be completed online at 
 
As a Full-time Security Officer, a typical day may include the following…
  • Maintains safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling library premises hourly.
  • Secures facilities, operations, and personnel by assisting with surveying facilities and testing alarms, maintaining surveillance, conducting inspections, and responding to emergencies.
  • Provides data on and prepares security reports for witnessed events; may recommend banning of violators.
  • Assists in staff training on security related issues relevant to public library system.
  • Reports irregularities; informs violators of policy and procedures; ejects trespassers.
  • Interact and communicate pleasantly and effectively with diverse customers and staff, maintaining a positive and professional demeanor and providing friendly courteous service.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
 
This job may be a good fit for you if you have…
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Must have a valid driver's license, with a safe driving record and the ability to have/arrange own transportation.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and Library patrons and law enforcement representatives.
  • Ability to convey concise, accurate information to the public.
  • Ability to carry out with limited supervision continuing assignments related to the daily security operations of the library.
  • Ability to work without sitting for a minimum of two hours and up to four hours, and during that time is able to move with reasonable speed to locations throughout the work place in order to accomplish public service duties.
  • Ability to work with patrons in unusual conditions, including, but not limited to, substance abuse.
  • Ability to work at multiple locations and to change schedules on short notice.
  • Must have good working knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a business environment and enforcement procedures.
  • Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons with special needs or emotionally upset.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff and public.
  • Must successfully pass a background investigation.
 
It may be an even better fit if you have… (this is the preferred stuff)
  • Two years combined security, law enforcement, or military experience preferred.
  • Two years of college level course work preferred.
 
Here's what we have to offer…
  • Uniform and equipment provided
  • Flexible scheduling (That hard to get appointment that can only be scheduled during work? Don't worry. We can be flexible.)
  • Competitive compensation based on skills and experience
  • Excellent medical (HDHP/HSA & PPO), dental, vision, life insurance (employer paid), short term disability, long term disability and employee assistance program. Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
  • Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Personal Days
  • Pension plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday) Full Time employees participate in and contribute to Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (Formerly Kentucky Retirement Systems)
  • 401k, 457, & IRA
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Exceptional training and support to give you the resources you need to be successful
  • Employee discounts (YMCA, cell phone stipends, etc.)
  • Free Parking
  • And a great team of coworkers committed to helping others succeed
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the LPL family based on skill, merit and talent—not based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.  These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. Consistent with these obligations, LPL also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances and practices. If things aren't fair, we all lose.

Physical and Mental Requirements
  • Sufficient mobility to complete building and garage inspections, climb stairs and patrol premises hourly. Patrol includes 1-4 miles of walking inside and outside and climbing up to 16 flights of stairs.
  • Must have the strength and agility to allow the employee to perform job duties, which would be found at the level of medium work (i.e. lifting up to 40 pounds unassisted and exerting 20-50 pounds of force) and including occasional very heavy work, (i.e. exerting in excess of 100 pounds.)
  • Emergency situations require running at speeds up to 5 miles per hour in short bursts up to one minute.
  • Ability to stand/walk for periods of two hours minimum up to four hours.
  • Able to deal with potential physical altercations.
 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Hazards/Unusual Working Conditions
  • Work is subject to changing requirements, frequent interruptions, demand from users, dealing with the public, and possibly combative/upset persons.

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