Security Officer - Library

City of Dearborn, MI; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Dearborn is seeking a part-time Library Security personnel to ensure safety at the main library and branches. Responsibilities include patrolling, monitoring activities, and interacting with patrons. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in security or public contact roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior security-related public contact experience preferred.
• Bilingual ability is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provides internal and perimeter security for the library.
• Monitors and responds to disruptive activities.
• Opens and secures facility at closing.

Skills

Customer Service

Verbal Communication

Judgment

Education

High school graduation or GED

Job description

Must be available a minimum of 15 hours per week. Will be required to work evenings, weekends and some daytime hours. This is a year-round position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : (Must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Provides internal and perimeter security for the main library or a branch library.
• Stands in assigned area and patrols frequently on foot.
• Monitors and responds to disruptive and unauthorized activities, including excessive noise, loitering, theft, and destruction of library property.
• Opens and / or secures facility at closing.
• Works under the general direction of a supervisor in charge of the library facility.
• Performs related functions as assigned.
• Ability to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance as scheduled.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated personal character, temperament and judgment to effectively respond to incidents directly, or report them to police or other authority as appropriate.
• Strong verbal skills, customer service orientation and the ability to interact with the library patrons, (including young children, adolescents and teens) in a respectful, yet firm manner.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, to learn assigned tasks, and to apply rules appropriately and consistently.
• Ability to prepare written reports and records, including maintenance of a daily logbook.
• Must be able to engage in frequent standing and patrolling on foot.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING / LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS :

• High school graduation or GED certificate required.
• Prior security-related public contact experience preferred.
• Must have valid State of Michigan driver's license with a good driving record.
• Bilingual ability is helpful.

POST OFFER REQUIREMENTS :

Satisfactory completion of criminal history, physical, and a drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law.

Part Time employees are not eligible for City provided health and welfare benefits.