Security Officer (20/24 hrs.) Southeast Branch

Columbus Metropolitan Library; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Medical/dental/vision plans

OPERS retirement

Paid time off

Voluntary insurance plans

Job summary

Columbus Metropolitan Library is seeking a Security Officer for the Southeast Branch on a part-time schedule. The role focuses on safeguarding patrons, staff, and property while delivering a positive customer experience.

Starting pay is $19.20–$20.20 hourly, commensurate with experience. The position offers diverse benefits and requires flexibility, including weekends and evenings. Internal candidates operate under the library's compensation policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of relevant customer service or security experience or training.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and evenings; rotation on-call duties.
• Ability to operate library technology and basic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Patrols buildings and grounds; prevents theft and follows post orders.
• Uses de-escalation techniques to address disruptive behavior.
• Greet customers and assist with directions and inquiries.
• Responds to safety hazards, incidents, or emergencies and reports them.
• Ensure the building is secure at closing and staff/customers depart safely.
• Maintain a professional appearance and report equipment needs.

Skills

Customer service

Security

Communication

Patrol

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Security Officer (20/24 hrs./Non-Exempt/Part-time)

Location: Southeast Branch

Starting Pay Range: $19.20 – $20.20 hourly (commensurate with experience)

Note: For internal candidates, pay adjustments are made in accordance with our Compensation and Salary Administration policy

Our Commitment to Diversity

Open to all doesn’t just apply to our customers, it applies to our hiring practices as well. We put respect at the top of our values and that’s how we treat our candidates and employees. The Columbus Metropolitan Library is committed to equal employment opportunity and adheres to these principles in decisions regarding hiring. The Library does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon their sex, race, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, color, ancestry, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

At Columbus Metropolitan Library, we are striving to build a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Learn more about Our Employee Experience: https://www.columbuslibrary.org/careers/employee-experience/.

What We Offer

• A robust benefits package that supports your physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to meet your healthcare needs.
• A qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Access to mental health resources and employee assistance programs for your peace of mind.
• Generous paid time off and leave options to balance your work and personal life.
• Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and additional investment & savings plans.
• A variety of voluntary and supplemental insurance plans to complement your lifestyle.

Comprehensive overview of our benefits: https://www.columbuslibrary.org/employee-benefits/

About the Position

As a Security Officer, you will ensure a positive customer experience by ensuring a safe and secure environment for all. You are responsible for addressing disruptive or offensive behavior, unsafe conditions, and minimizing theft of library property.

Position Schedule

Option 1:

• Monday-Thursday 4:00-9:00pm
• Sunday 1:00-5:00pm (1-in-5, as assigned)
• Flexibility needed to work Sunday hours at other locations as assigned

Option 2:

• Monday-Thursday 4:00-8:00pm
• Every Sunday 1:00-5:00pm

Schedule Note

Regular days off are Friday and Saturday; however, there is some flexibility to work Friday and Saturday shifts if preferred.

What You’ll Do

• Patrols buildings and grounds at regular intervals and appropriately handles observed irregularities or problems. Prevents theft of Library property and follows all issued post orders.
• Uses non-violent crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to diplomatically confront people engagedindisruptive,offensiveorinappropriatebehavior;suspendsfrompropertyasnecessary.
• Ensures a positive customer experience by greeting customers, answering directional questions and participating in organization-wide initiatives/specialevents.
• Responds to, investigates, and reports any safety hazard, security incident, parking enforcement or emergency, including reviewing CCTV footage asneeded.
• Ensures that the building is secure at closing and that all staff and customers depart safely. Completes issued closing checklistdaily.
• Maintainsaprofessionalappearancebykeepinguniformingoodconditionandpromptlyreporting uniform needs to Securitymanagement.
• Carries all necessary equipment in working order while on duty and promptly reports equipment needs to Securitymanagement.
• Collaborates with law enforcement on public safety issues. Files police reports and appears in court asneeded.
• Assists in emergency response drills and other training throughout theyear.
• Assists with testing and validation of security equipment (lockdown buttons, alarm panels, panic buttons, security cameras, etc.) asneeded.
• Assists physically challenged customers entering or leaving libraryfacilities, including as part of emergency evacuations.
• Rendersfirstaidinmedicalemergencies.Contactstrainedmedicalprofessionalsasappropriate.
• Documents incidents in the reporting software according toguidelines.
• Brings serious issues or those with significant risk to Security and location management for awareness andresolution.
• Serves as on-call Officer or fills in as Dispatcher asneeded.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• 1-3 years of relevant customer service or security experience or training required.
• Ability to utilize reliable transportation to promptly report to job assignment and other locations, per job requirements. Valid driver license may be required based on branch location which meets the minimum requirements of CML’s vehicle insurance policy and access to a personal vehicle to promptly report to varied work locations as assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to carry and use Oleoresin Capsicum (OC or pepper spray) upon receiving necessary training and in appropriate situations.
• Upon receiving necessary training, ability to respond quickly, effectively, and appropriately when it is clear that the physical safety of staff and/or customers is endangered.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings, willing to carry a cellular telephone as directed by management for response to library emergencies and service requests. Work schedule includes rotational on-call duties.
• Must have the ability to actively patrol (on foot) and use stairs throughout the duration of their shift and to quickly respond to incidents.
• Ability to operate library technology including personal computer, email, software programs (i.e., Windows/Microsoft Office) and other job-related equipment and systems.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, and residences or commercial vehicles (e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, and/or working in moderate outdoor weather conditions).

Work requires occasional exerting of up to 50 lbs. of force and the frequent exerting of up to 20 lbs. of force. In emergency situations, work may also require sprinting short distances, quickly ascending and descending stairs, performing CPR and exerting in excess of 50 lbs. of force.