Security Guard

Position Overview: Work involves maintaining a safe and secure environment for library patrons and staff, engaging with library patrons, and helping to keep the library space clean.

This position also involves working closely with the library team to assist with the day-to-day operations of the library.

Key Responsibilities/Functions:

· Make regular rounds of the interior and exterior of the library when able.

· Proactively monitor and respond to disruptive and unauthorized activities, including excessive noise, loitering, theft, and destruction of library property and respond to staff call for assistance.

· Interpret, apply, and communicate library policies to patrons

· Initiate calls for assistance to City Police or Fire as needed.

· Complete Incident Report forms and documentation response forms. Use technology including Excel, email, and security camera software.

· Welcome patrons as they enter the library and proactively monitor at time of entrance policy violations

· Maintain awareness of frequent visitors to the library who may require attention

· Engage with patrons spending time in the library, particularly unsupervised children

· Work collaboratively with library staff and team leaders to communicate and address patron behavior issues

· Address issues in the library space, such as throwing out litter left in library, wiping down patron tables, pushing in chairs

· Assists with program set-up and take down

· Assist with building maintenance, including:

o Cleaning

o Changing garbage

o Checking restrooms

o Perform other duties as required

Qualifications and Skills Required:

· A high school diploma or the equivalent

· Knowledge of the economic and social issues facing the City of Jamestown

· Knowledge of community resources (safety, emergency, social services)

· Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, to learn assigned tasks, and to apply rules appropriately and consistently.

· Some computer knowledge - this position includes using security cameras

· Excellent listening, verbal and written communication

Desirable:

· Law enforcement or security background preferred

· Bilingual in English and Spanish

· Knowledge of the economic and social issues facing the City of Jamestown

· Knowledge of community resources (safety, emergency, social services)

· Some experience in general cleaning of buildings and grounds

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16