What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Guard position at Poughkeepsie Public LIbrary District?
P O U G H K E E P S I E P U B L I C L I B R A R Y D I S T R I C T
VACANCIES – CSEA POSITIONS
Security Guard (Full Time) – Poughkeepsie Public Library District: The Library District seeks qualifies individuals to for the position of Security Guard.
Qualifications: Candidates must meet these minimum qualifications:
- be at least 18 years of age
- must have NYS Security Guard license at time of application and to maintain position (this requires meeting all training and registration requirements as established under NYS General Business Law Article 7-A for security guards)
- possession of a New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's license at time of appointment and to maintain position
Those previously discharged from a correctional or law enforcement agency for incompetence or misconduct are ineligible for appointment.
For permanent appointment, the selected candidate will successfully serve a probationary period of up to six (6) months.
Typical Work Activities
- Makes rounds of the area to which assigned;
- Prevents damage to properties;
- Inspects doors, windows and locks;
- Maintains a lookout for irregular occurrences such as trespassers or fires;
- Performs incidental janitorial duties and makes minor emergency repairs;
- Shovels snow and performs other grounds tasks;
- May make routine fee collections;
- May answer telephone and log calls;
- Operates pressure automatic valves;
- May maintain simple records of unusual occurrences;
- May be required to operate a motor vehicle;
- May be required to operate a manual control elevator;
- Does related work as required.
Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to make minor emergency repairs to plumbing, lighting and heating systems; ability to follow simple; oral and written directions; ability to think and act quickly in emergencies; willingness to work nights or on unusual shifts; good observation; integrity; reliability; firmness; coolness in emergencies; good vision and hearing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics: In addition to the above minimum qualifications, the Library District seeks an individual with the following attributes:
- A desire for civic engagement with the local community and interests and a passion to fulfill the Library
District’s mission and vision;
- Leadership and a willingness to actively participate in the Library District’s management team;
- Knowledge of and proficiency in computer applications necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.
About the Poughkeepsie Public Library District: The Library District (www.poklib.org) is an independent special library district serving the residents and businesses of the City and Town of Poughkeepsie with a chartered population of 75,000 and an annual budget of $10 million.
Compensation: This is a Civil Service appointment represented by CSEA. Annual minimum salary is established through collective bargaining, which is currently $44,659. 35-hour work week. Standard leave package applies.
To Apply: Interest candidates should apply with cover letter and resume via email to Human Resources Nick McDermott nmcdermott@poklib.org. All applications will kept confidential. References will be requested of finalists, only.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $49,478.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $49,478
