Security Officer

Job highlights
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Qualifications
One year of security, law enforcement, public safety, or customer-intensive public service experience
High school diploma or GED
Within 3 months of hire, candidate will be required to complete a series of on-the-job library customer service and situational awareness trainings to assist with de-escalation, safety, and security techniques
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and ******* testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Benefits
$18.50 - $28.00 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification
Perform work with a greater purpose
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth and stability since 1871
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Exceptional work-life balance
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System
This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Responsibilities
The Security Officer performs routine security services in library buildings including patrol services, assistance with emergency services, and operational functions to maintain the safety and security of the staff and general public
Conduct frequent patrols of the library (interior and exterior)
Listen and watch for escalated situations and be prepared to assist staff when necessary
Assist staff with trespass situations
Respond to security gate alarms
Assist with library opening duties such as opening the library doors to the public
Assist with closing duties
Greet customers as they enter the library
Ensure that customers are adhering to behavior expectations/code of conduct
Complete customer incident reports as needed
Assist customers with weapons locker use (if applicable)
Respond to staff requests for assistance as needed
Submit daily activity reports to branch manager
Work is performed at a security station and will require frequent walking and patrolling assigned facilities
Job description
Posting Date

0+/03/24

Application Deadline

0+/07/24

Pay Range

$18.50 - $28.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Library District

About The Position

The Security Officer performs routine security services in library buildings including patrol services, assistance with emergency services, and operational functions to maintain the safety and security of the staff and general public.

About The Library District

Do you want to champion the freedom to read and access information?

At the Maricopa County Library District, we are continuously working to support the changing need of our diverse and connected community for all of Maricopa County. Our mission is to provide access to technology, digital services, and information to improve the quality of life for our residents.

Proud to Offer
• Perform work with a greater purpose
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth and stability since 1871
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require
• One year of security, law enforcement, public safety, or customer-intensive public service experience
• High school diploma or GED

Other Requirements
• Within 3 months of hire, candidate will be required to complete a series of on-the-job library customer service and situational awareness trainings to assist with de-escalation, safety, and security techniques

Job Contributions
• Conduct frequent patrols of the library (interior and exterior)
• Listen and watch for escalated situations and be prepared to assist staff when necessary
• Assist staff with trespass situations
• Respond to security gate alarms
• Assist with library opening duties such as opening the library doors to the public
• Assist with closing duties
• Greet customers as they enter the library
• Ensure that customers are adhering to behavior expectations/code of conduct
• Complete customer incident reports as needed
• Assist customers with weapons locker use (if applicable)
• Respond to staff requests for assistance as needed
• Submit daily activity reports to branch manager

Working Conditions
• Work is performed at a security station and will require frequent walking and patrolling assigned facilities

Selection Procedure
• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and ******* testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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