Public Safety Officer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work with and take direction from Administration and Branch Managers.
• Basic Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word), Surveillance Security DVR systems, Alarm interfaces.
• Knowledge of confidentiality of customer information, freedom of information, and intellectual freedom.
• Access to transportation.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, and national security operations.
• Must obtain and maintain a security license through Kansas City Missouri Police Department.
• Possess a reliable means of transportation between Library Branch locations.
• Ability to effectively communicate in and understand English and Spanish is required.

Nice To Haves

• Additional consideration may be given to individuals that are proficient in any non-English languages utilized in the Kansas City area including American Sign Language, Vietnamese, French, Arabic, and Swahili.
• Previous verbal de-escalation training or obtained within the first 30-days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Patrols Library-owned property, both inside the building and its perimeters.
• Conducts a monthly inspection on assigned Library locations.
• Creates incident reports to track safety concerns, including daily activities and irregularities.
• Reviews surveillance footage related to incidents.
• Examines doors, windows, and gates to ensure security.
• Notifies Police and Fire Department by telephone in case of emergency situations.
• Enforces Library rules related to safety and customer courtesy & conduct, including providing warnings and apprehending/evicting violators.
• Activates and deactivates security alarms.
• May respond to public safety matters after hours.
• Supports library safety efforts at all locations as needed.
• Gains and maintains knowledge of confidentiality of customer information, freedom of information, and intellectual freedom and reflects understanding and compliance in interactions with staff and the public.
• Maintains knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, and national security operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• excellent benefits