Library Public Safety Specialist - Safe & Welcoming

St. Louis County Library; Frontenac (MO); On-site; USD 58,917,000 - 79,711,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Domestic Violence Leave Policy

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Dental, Vision

Library-Funded Pension Plan

Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation (457 Plan)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

St. Louis County Library in Missouri is seeking a full-time Public Safety Specialist to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for staff and patrons while protecting library assets.

Under the Manager, Safety & Security, you will conduct quarterly risk assessments, coordinate with police and fire personnel, and support incident response and reporting. This role requires a high school diploma or GED (bachelor's preferred), 3–5 years in security or public service, and willingness to obtain

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree or 60 hours college credit preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in security, social services, or related work with the public.
• Excellent communication skills, including customer service, conflict resolution, and de-escalation techniques.
• Experience working with underserved populations preferred.
• Willing to obtain Adult CPR with First Aid and AED certification
• Willing to obtain Mental Health First Aid Certification
• Unarmed Security License issued by St Louis County Police

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service while creating a safe and welcoming environment for employees and patrons accessing Library services.
• Works cooperatively with management and employees to maintain a safe environment.
• Conducts quarterly safety & security risk assessments.
• Acts as a liaison with local law enforcement, fire protection, and emergency personnel.

Skills

Customer service

Conflict resolution

De-escalation techniques

Communication skills

Public safety

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree or 60 hours college credit preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Docs

Job description

St. Louis County Library in Missouri is seeking a full-time Public Safety Specialist to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for staff and patrons while protecting library assets.

Under the Manager, Safety & Security, you will conduct quarterly risk assessments, coordinate with police and fire personnel, and support incident response and reporting. This role requires a high school diploma or GED (bachelor's preferred), 3–5 years in security or public service, and willingness to obtain