Library Safety Patrol - Non-Armed

Bergen County Cooperative Library System; Hackensack, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Public Library in Hackensack, under the Bergen County Cooperative Library System, is seeking a Security Guard to patrol facilities and enforce rules. The role protects the library against fire, theft, vandalism, and unauthorized entry, with non-armed status and police support for detentions or expulsions.

The position also acts as a back-up to maintenance staff and handles moderately strenuous cleaning and upkeep tasks across the building and grounds.

Qualifications

• Background check required.
• NJ Driver’s license required.
• Experience dealing with aggressive behavior preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the grounds, library facilities and premises.
• Enforces Behavior Rules and library policies.
• Guards against fire, theft, vandalism and unauthorized entry; performs related duties.
• Not an armed position; police may be called for detention/expulsion.
• Serves as back-up to maintenance staff.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patrolling

Conflict de-escalation

Policy enforcement

Job description

Johnson Public Library in Hackensack, under the Bergen County Cooperative Library System, is seeking a Security Guard to patrol facilities and enforce rules. The role protects the library against fire, theft, vandalism, and unauthorized entry, with non-armed status and police support for detentions or expulsions.

The position also acts as a back-up to maintenance staff and handles moderately strenuous cleaning and upkeep tasks across the building and grounds.