Library Safety and Security Specialist, Specialist Collections Research Services
About The Position
Boston University Libraries seeks an experienced, collaborative, and service-oriented Library Safety and Security Specialist to advance safety, security, and emergency preparedness across a complex, multi-location library system. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Finance and Operations, this professional staff position will assess security practices, develop and implement policies, coordinate training, respond to and document incidents, monitor compliance, and maintain strong partnerships with the Boston University Police Department and other campus safety offices.
Requirements
- Experienced, collaborative, and service-oriented
- Ability to advance safety, security, and emergency preparedness
- Familiarity with complex, multi-location library systems
- Proficiency in assessing security practices
- Skill in developing and implementing policies
- Experience in coordinating training
- Ability to respond to and document incidents
- Capacity to monitor compliance
- Strong partnership skills with law enforcement and campus safety offices
Responsibilities
- Evaluate safety and security practices across BU Libraries locations and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, infrastructure, and emergency response.
- Develop, implement, and maintain clear security and emergency preparedness policies aligned with University standards and applicable requirements.
- Create and deliver safety training and emergency preparedness exercises for employees working a range of schedules.
- Serve as the principal Libraries liaison to BUPD and other campus safety partners.
- Respond to, investigate, document, and analyze safety and security incidents and recommend preventive measures.
- Conduct facility inspections, monitor compliance, and work collaboratively with library managers and staff to resolve concerns.
- Support safety-related planning, reporting, procurement, vendor coordination, and special projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
