FT Public Safety Specialist

Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library is seeking a Public Safety Specialist to ensure a safe, welcoming environment. You will engage with patrons and staff, de-escalate conflicts, and respond to emergencies while maintaining detailed incident reports.

Responsibilities include patrolling facilities, monitoring CCTV and alarms, and upholding the library's policies, with a focus on customer service and community safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Driver's license and insurability per library policy.
• Two or more years of relevant security experience required.

Responsibilities

• Builds positive relationships with customers and staff at assigned locations.
• De-escalate incidents; escort customers from premises if necessary.
• Responds to emergencies and unusual incidents; supports staff during crises.
• Prepare well-written, accurate incident and activity reports.
• Conduct rounds, examine doors/windows, and report irregularities.
• Monitor CCTV and fire alarm systems; respond to alarms and grant/deny access.

Skills

Community security

Public safety

Crisis management

Customer service

Independent work

Tech proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

Two+ years of relevant experience

Job description

The Public Safety Specialist is responsible for providing staff and customers with a safe, welcoming, and secure environment by enforcing rules and regulations on Library property and protecting Library property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of community-oriented security, public safety, and law enforcement practices and principles.
• Knowledge of fire and security systems, as well as legal, fire, and safety codes.
• Skill in crisis management, including the management of critical incidents.
• Skill in customer service.
• Ability to work independently and with coworkers in a wide variety of situations with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use all technology applicable to the essential functions of the job and commonly used by the Library.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Builds and maintains positive relationships with customers, staff, and community members. Consistently circulates assigned locations, greets customers, and answers directional questions.
• Engages with customers to address issues to quickly diffuse and de-escalate situations and minimize disruption. Discusses infractions or violations with customers, assesses appropriate actions, and escorts customers from premises if necessary.
• Responds quickly to requests for security presence during unusual incidents [e.g., assists staff in deescalating situations with customers, is present in the event of threats against staff, assists HR with internal manners, etc.]. Responds to reports of emergencies or crimes and assists where necessary.
• Prepares well-written, accurate, and concise reports of incidents, daily activities, irregularities, and surveillance activities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Makes rounds during closed and open hours, examines doors, windows and gates, and monitors for potential facility problems, reporting irregularities.
• Monitors surveillance equipment, including closed circuit television [CCTV] and fire detection systems, permits entry, sets building and equipment controls, makes routine and emergency announcements and obtains help by sounding alarms.
• Performs general administrative duties such as answering the phone and logging incoming calls, receiving and communicating work orders to Facilities, signing out keys, pagers, and radios
• Interprets and communicates the Library’s policies and procedures to the public in a customer-friendly manner.
• Supports and advances the Library’s mission of connecting people with the world of ideas and information.
• Embraces and embodies the Library’s core beliefs, strategic priorities, and pillars of excellence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts of all colleagues and customers regardless of age, cultural background, ability, ethnicity, family status, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and veteran status.
• Complies with workplace expectations, attendance and punctuality, drug-free workplace, harassment in the workplace, and other employment-related policies and procedures; and all other rules, guidelines, requirements, standards, and practices that are applicable to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certifications or licensure: Drivers License and a driving record acceptable to the Library's insurance provider are required:
• Years of relevant experience: Two or more years is required.

HOURS

40 hours per week

2nd Shift: Thursday - Sunday 3:30 pm - 12:00 am

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and dynamic workforce who is responsive to the needs of our community.

We recruit and hire the most qualified applicant without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, military status, creed or any other legally protected status.