What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Public Safety position at Albany Public Library?
The Head of Public Safety for Albany Public Library provides strategic training and leadership with the goal of establishing safe, welcoming library spaces for all. The Head of Public Safety supervises APL’s team of nine (9) Public Safety Specialists and interacts with members of the public, including those experiencing issues related to behavioral health, substance abuse, and unstable housing. Reporting to the Executive Director or designee, the incumbent is expected to guide Public Safety Specialists and other front-line library staff in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques. The Head of Public Safety evaluates existing safety programs, follows up with staff after incidents take place, and consults with library managers to continuously improve procedures. The incumbent is expected to collaborate with members of the larger safety network: social services, community leaders, and law enforcement, as appropriate. The Head of Public Safety has an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, in service of the library’s mission to educate, entertain, and empower the whole community.
Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week with a combination of day, evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
Note: This position is eligible for a section 211 waiver.
Learn more, and apply: 10.2026_External_HoPS.pdf