Library Security Attendant – Evenings & Weekends

New York Public Library; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local 374

Job summary

New York Public Library's Stephen A. Schwarzman Building in New York seeks a Library Attendant Guard to maintain a safe environment for patrons and staff. The role is part of the Security team and requires professionalism, courtesy, and reliable incident reporting.

Responsibilities include patrolling, enforcing conduct rules, responding to emergencies, and providing security at events. Evening, overnight, and weekend hours are required; 40 hours per week; Local 374, Non-Exempt.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid New York State Security Guard Registration.
• Prior security experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforces the Library’s rules of conduct for all patrons and visitors.
• Periodically tours building and grounds, examining doors and windows to determine whether they are secure and not tampered with
• Confronts unauthorized persons for questioning, and call for assistance from security office or police, according to the circumstances
• Ensures that Library users, staff and other outside contractors adhere to the rules of security to prevent theft, fire, damage, and personal injury
• Provide security presence at special events, including private screenings, parties, etc.
• Write comprehensive reports of incidents to assist with investigations and documentation of incidents
• Reports any unusual conditions or malfunctions in heating, plumbing, electrical or other parts of the buildings mechanical systems to facilities services
• Utilize Security Technology as part of the security strategy
• Required to work at any assigned post and other NYPL facilities as needed
• Performs related duties as required

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tactful interaction

Post flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Security Guard Registration

Job description

New York Public Library's Stephen A. Schwarzman Building in New York seeks a Library Attendant Guard to maintain a safe environment for patrons and staff. The role is part of the Security team and requires professionalism, courtesy, and reliable incident reporting.

Responsibilities include patrolling, enforcing conduct rules, responding to emergencies, and providing security at events. Evening, overnight, and weekend hours are required; 40 hours per week; Local 374, Non-Exempt.