SECURITY OFFICER

SALARY: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour MINIMUM AGE: 18 years of age

HOURS OF WORK:

Must be available a minimum of 15 hours per week. Will be required to work evenings, weekends and some daytime hours. This is a year-round position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Provides internal and perimeter security for the main library or a branch library.
• Stands in assigned area and patrols frequently on foot.
• Monitors and responds to disruptive and unauthorized activities, including excessive noise, loitering, theft, and destruction of library property.
• Opens and/or secures facility at closing.
• Works under the general direction of a supervisor in charge of the library facility.
• Performs related functions as assigned.
• Ability to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance as scheduled.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated personal character, temperament and judgment to effectively respond to incidents directly, or report them to police or other authority as appropriate.
• Strong verbal skills, customer service orientation and the ability to interact with the library patrons, (including young children, adolescents and teens) in a respectful, yet firm manner.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, to learn assigned tasks, and to apply rules appropriately and consistently.
• Ability to prepare written reports and records, including maintenance of a daily logbook.
• Must be able to engage in frequent standing and patrolling on foot.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduation or GED certificate required.
• Prior security-related public contact experience preferred.
• Must have valid State of Michigan driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Bilingual ability is helpful.

POST OFFER REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactory completion of criminal history, physical, and a drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law.