Security Officer - Part-Time

Champaign County Library; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

Champaign Public Library seeks a part-time Security Officer to monitor the library buildings and grounds, greet patrons, enforce rules, and assist with emergencies. The role includes opening and closing duties, extensive roaming, and guiding visitors to safety as needed.

Responsibilities cover incident reporting, staff briefings, and maintaining a safe, welcoming atmosphere. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and the ability to work a varied

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to public service.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Knowledge of fire and security alarm systems.
• Familiarity with CCTV software.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving history.
• Satisfactory pre-employment background check.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children and teens preferred.
• Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Conduct roving patrols of library buildings and grounds, maintaining high visibility to deter misbehavior and ensure a safe environment.
• Greet customers and brief staff upon arrival at assigned branch.
• Respond to emergencies and assist with lost items or illnesses.
• Open buildings and secure them at closing.
• Escort disruptive customers from premises and call police when necessary.
• Assist with weather emergencies and shelter guidance for customers.
• Complete incident reports and participate in drills.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service.

Skills

Strong public service commitment

Excellent written and verbal | oral

Ability to work under stress

CCTV / video surveillance knowledge

Observational and reporting skills

Stand/walk for long periods

Good communication with diverse groups

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Under the supervision of the Security Manager, monitors the building and grounds, greets customers in a friendly and attentive manner, and assists with general library use. Responsible for circulating throughout both the interior and exterior public areas of the library helping to maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming atmosphere for all visitors and staff in library buildings and on library property. The officer enforces the Library's Rules of Conduct and helps customers with lost personal items, illnesses or emergency situations. The position also helps with opening library buildings and securing the buildings at closing.

Part-time (20hrs a week). Schedule is as follows.

• Monday-Thursday: 2:15pm - 6:15pm
• Saturday: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Open until filled, with first review of applicants on October 5, 2026.

Examples of Duties

• Conducts roving patrols of all areas of the library buildings and grounds, maintaining high visibility to deter inappropriate behavior, and ensure a safe, reasonably quiet and comfortable environment for customers
• Upon arrival at the assigned branch, reports in with staff, other security staff, or librarian-in-charge to be briefed on any current situations or issues
• Able to respond to and effectively address significant incidents, recognizing and referring situations best handled by law enforcement
• Interacts effectively with all age groups, especially our youth, in order to establish a positive environment based on respect and responsible use of the library
• Acknowledges negative behavior through redirection and providing positive choices for customers therefore ensuring customers continue to have a successful library experience
• Advises customers of inappropriate behavior that may result in further action and possible suspension of library privileges
• Ability to counsel customers to avoid possible suspension of library privileges
• Escorts disruptive customers from library premises; calls police when necessary
• Helps customers with lost personal items, illnesses, or emergency situations
• Locks and secures building at closing; ensures safety of staff as they leave the building
• Stays with unaccompanied children after closing to ensure their safety until picked up
• Assists with transporting library materials and equipment around the building and outside
• Assists during weather emergencies, guiding library customers to shelter areas
• Observes and reports matters pertaining to library building condition and maintenance
• Observes and acts appropriately when faced with fire or other emergency life threatening situations
• Completes incident reports as required
• Assists with emergency preparedness drills
• Participates in departmental and library-wide training and activities, including technology and safety training
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A strong commitment to public service
• Ability to exercise discretion appropriate to various circumstances
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and communicate effectively with all segments of the population, including during times of high stress or emergency
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish timely high-quality work, handle a variety of duties, adapt to changing demands and priorities
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods
• Ability to work with library customers and staff in a friendly and efficient manner
• Knowledge of fire and security alarm systems
• Ability to issue guidance and ensure compliance with the Library's Rules of Conduct and policies
• Ability to utilize video (CCTV) software
• Ability to maintain reliable attendance and regular schedule
• Ability to maintain a varied schedule, including day, evening, and weekend rotations
• Good vision and hearing to communicate effectively with customers
• Manual dexterity to operate computer and phone equipment
• Familiarity with workplace productivity software, including skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Physical ability to lift materials weighing up to 40 pounds and to push fully loaded carts of library materials and stand and/or walk for long periods of time
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving history, and personal automobile for required job related transportation
• Satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• High school diploma or GED required
• Prior security experience or experience working with children and teens preferred
• Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is helpful
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Benefits

• The Champaign Public Library offers a comprehensive benefit package to regular full- and part-time employees that includes paid sick leave, vacation, and nine paid holidays each year.
• Employees working 29 hours or less are not eligible for health insurance.
• Other benefits includes health and life insurance, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan, and access to a variety of other programs, such as dental and vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and deferred compensation plans.