Safety Officer (Part-Time)

Job Title: Part-time Safety Officer (20 hours per week)

Department: Administration

Reports To: Safety Officer Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits: Prorated

 

Summary Provides a safe and secure environment for library patrons and staff and helps to provide effective access to library resources.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Makes regular rounds of interior and exterior of the Library and buildings.

Patrols and monitors the public and staff parking lots.

Respond to staff calls for assistance.

Monitors security cameras.

Complete Incident Reports.

Initiate calls for assistance for Police or Fire Department as needed.

Enforces FCL policies rules and safety regulations.

Assist at closing times to assure that all users leave the premises.

Provide a security presence for the building.

Responds to security alarms and takes necessary action.

Be attentive to safety hazards and obstructions that make the building less accessible both within and on library grounds and correcting or notifying the person in charge.

Be attentive to security problems (such as theft and mutilation of materials) and patrons who are violating the library’s building use policy.  

 

Supervisory Responsibilities                   

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

Competencies                   

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies 

Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality. 

Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.

Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization’s goals and values.

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

 

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education and/or Experience                   

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least six months of related experience. Previous Safety, Military or Police experience preferred, but not required.

 

Language Skills                   

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patrons, clients, and other employees of the organization.

 

Mathematical Skills                   

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

 

Reasoning Ability                   

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

Computer Skills                   

Knowledge of basic computer software applications and email.

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

 

Other Skills and Abilities                   

• • Ability to work well with staff and public.
• • Ability to interact with diverse groups.
• • Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• • Ability to act calmly and with composure in difficult situations.

 

Other Qualifications                   

Must be able to a flexible work schedule, which could include evenings and weekends.

 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk for long periods of time.

 

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

EOE

Revised 07/2021

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