Library Safety Specialist

City of Saint Paul•Saint Paul, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Paul Public Libraries is currently hiring a Library Safety Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity to build partnerships with the community and contribute to a safety culture within our public spaces. This position will be expected to work in various library locations. Worksites are to be determined, subject to notification and change. You should be available to work a flexible schedule outside of normal office hours including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. You will stand and walk for longs periods during your workday.

Requirements

Five years of safety and security experience in at least one of the following areas: security, law enforcement, program or project management, conflict resolution, or restorative practices.
A bachelor’s degree in social work, Criminal Justice, Occupational Safety, Psychology, or a related field can substitute for four years of experience.
An associate degree can substitute for two years of experience.
Other types of educational experience and/or professional certifications that confer similar levels of specialized knowledge can be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the safe and welcoming environment by providing a supportive presence to staff and patrons
Engage in the library community and build relationships with patrons
Respond to behaviors against library policy and help de-escalate elevated behaviors
Provide technical expertise in emergency response and help lead the organization’s building crisis and emergency management efforts
Communicate and enforce the library conduct policy and assists other staff in enforcing it
Serves as the lead in emergency situations and provides guidance and instruction to others on building emergency management plans and procedures