Security Associate I

Security Associate I

Job Summary

Performs a variety of activities to ensure the safety and security of staff and the public under the direction of the Branch Manager.

Core Job Functions

• Greets and welcomes customers and provides directions and/or refers them to appropriate staff members
• Monitors customer behavior and enforces Library rules
• Assists staff and customers in situations relating to safety and security
• Conducts inside and outside patrol checks on a regular basis
• Locks and secures the building at closing
• Writes security reports
• Functions as liaison to police and court system
• Facilitates meeting room and facility use
• Monitors security cameras
• Reports unsafe building conditions to a supervisor
• Participates in workshops or trainings as requested
• May:
• Participate in branch or system wide work teams
• Assist customers with copier and printers
• Assist with training new staff on security camera use
• Performs other duties and participates in special projects, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Technological systems and their uses as described under Level 4 – Specialized Technology Competency (see Technology Competencies)
• Safety and security procedures

Ability to:

• Learn St. Mary’s County Library policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, Library trustees, local government elected and appointed officials, community leaders, vendors, and citizens
• Operate relevant computer systems (including hardware and software), current audio-visual equipment, and office machines
• Learn security camera software specific to the Library
• Use common sense and good judgement
• Travel throughout the system and community, work a variety of schedules that include evenings and weekends, and accept system-wide transfers

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both in writing and orally
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent decision-making and problem solving skills with emphasis on personal responsibility and willingness to deal with issues at hand

Training and/or Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

One or more years of security related experience is preferred.

Licenses or Certificates

None

Physical Demands

Work requires continual walking and standing.

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls.

FLSA Classification

Non-Exempt

Grade

Hourly Rate

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Revised 11/2018

Job Closing Date: July 27, 2026
Position: Security Associate I

Grade: Grade SP1, Step 1

Benefits: PTO Leave, Holidays

Optional: Supplemental Insurance, 457 Retirement Plan, Credit Union Membership

Location: Lexington Park Library

Hours: 18/week 7 every third week

Schedule:

• Monday 4-8
• Tuesday 5-8
• Wednesday 4-8
• Thursday 5-8
• Sunday 1-5
• Plus every third Saturday 9-5
  

Interview Details

The interview will be drop-in, in person on July 27, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Lexington Park Library.

Before You Arrive: Please submit your application online prior to the interview date. Or, bring an application with you.