Library Security Officer

Baltimore City; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Included

Job summary

The Enoch Pratt Free Library is seeking a Security Officer to enforce laws and maintain order across branches and grounds. The officer will patrol facilities, monitor CCTV, respond to alarms, and write detailed reports.

This on-site, full-time role requires at least 3 years of security experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work day, evening, and weekend shifts, with mandatory background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 3 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Experience writing incident reports.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience with MS Word and MS Excel.
• Requires commission as a Special Police Officer by the State of Maryland within 1 year from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspect library buildings and facilities per schedules.
• Patrol library buildings and grounds for safety and security hazards.
• Make final evening check for security and closing of buildings.
• Enforce library rules and observe movement of people entering and leaving the building.
• Monitor CCTV cameras.
• Respond to alarms and calls for assistance; investigate breaches.
• Write detailed reports as necessary (Daily log, Monthly Safety, etc.).

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Incident reports

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Johnson Controls

Simplex security systems

Job description

The EnochPratt FreeLibrary has an opening for a Security Officer.TheSecurity Officer will enforce laws, rules and regulations, and maintain order in the EnochPrattFreeLibrary’sbranches, departments, and on the surrounding grounds.

The Security Officer willworkatvariousBranchlocationsandworkavaried schedule, including day, evening, and weekend hours. Work conditions involve occasional exposure to inclement weather and physical violence. This position reports to the Security Officer Supervisor.

Department

Public Safety

Location

Branch Location To Be Determined

Salary

$47,691 to $56,717 per year

Job Type

On-site Full-Time, Benefits Included

Summary of Duties

The summary of duties listed below is not exhaustive. Additional duties are dependent upon the needs of the hiring department/division.

• InspectLibrarybuildings(publicdepartments,publicreadingareas,stacks,public restrooms, entrances, exits, parking areas, machinery rooms, roof, etc.) in accordance with assigned schedules.
• PatrolCentralLibraryand/orBranchLibrarybuildingsandgroundsforsafetyandsecurity hazards.
• Makefinaleveningcheckforsecurityandclosingoflibrary buildings.
• EnforceLibraryrulesandregulations;observemovementofpeopleenteringandleaving the building; maintain order among crowds such as Circulation Desk lines, door checker lines, and auditorium programs.
• Monitor CCTV cameras.
• Respond to alarms and calls for assistance. Ensuring that all breaches are promptly and thoroughly investigated.
• Writedetailedreportsasnecessary (Daily log, Monthly Safety etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• HighSchooldiplomaorGED.
• Mustatleast21yearsof age.
• 3yearof experience in security, lawenforcement, or military service.
• Experience writing incident reports.
• Possessavaliddriver’slicense.
• Experience with MS Word and MS Excel.
• RequirescommissionasaSpecialPoliceOfficerbytheState of Maryland within 1year fromdateofhire.
• Physical Requirements: S tanding and walking for long periods of time. Various levels of physical exertion in response to public safety issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• CurrentSpecialPoliceOfficercommissionbytheState of Maryland.
• Prior security, law enforcement, campus security, or military experience.
• Certification in CPR, First Aid, handcuffs, and/or baton.
• Experience with Johnson Controls or Simplex security systems.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeoflawenforcementprinciplesandpractices.
• Knowledgeofthelawsofarrest.
• Knowledgeofthetechniquesofcriminalinvestigation.
• Knowledgeofthecourtsystemand procedures.
• Knowledgeoftheoperationanduseofsecurityequipment.Abilitytoreadand interpretlaws,policies,andregulations.
• Basiccomputerskillsandabilitytonavigate databases.
• Abilitytoestablishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswithawide varietyofpeopleandagencies.
• Excellentwritingcommunication skills.

Position of Trust

Those under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a criminal conviction check.

Drug & Alcohol Testing

Those under final consideration for appointment will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing.

THE ENOCH PRATT FREE LIBRARY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER