PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER RPT

St Louis Public Library•St. Louis, MO

20d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

The St. Louis Public Library is looking for a Public Safety Officer to be responsible for serving and protecting Library staff, customers, and assets while unarmed. The Library values the talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings and how this positively impacts our services and customer base. We seek people who understand these values to join our team. Our ideal candidate is someone who is alert, reliable and has great attention to details. They will also need customer service experience and work well with the public.

Requirements

Able to recall events including people and objects.
Able to remain alert for long periods of time.
Able to adhere to the chain of command.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Security License required through St. Louis City/County Police Department.
Valid driver’s license
Knowledge of customer service principles.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, and national security operations for the protection of people, data, and property.

Responsibilities

Patrol Library-owned property, both inside the building and its perimeters.
Conduct a monthly inspection on assigned Library locations.
Create incident reports to track safety concerns, including daily activities and irregularities.
Create maintenance requests to identify attention needed to a specific matter.
Examine doors, windows, and gates to ensure security.
Notify Police and Fire Departments by telephone in case of emergency situations.
Enforce Library rules, including providing warnings and apprehending/evicting violators.
Activate and deactivate security alarms.
Respond to public safety matters after hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.