Library Security Officer

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #187: Library Security Officer

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Library

TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, Part-time

HIRING RANGE: $17.50 / hour

WORK LOCATION: Farmington Public Library

DAYS WORKED: Varies, includes holidays and weekends

HOURS WORKED: Varies, includes days and evening shifts

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED THROUGH: Tuesday, February 21st, 2023

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Works under the supervision of the Library Facilities Coordinator and under the general guidance of the Library Lead Security Associate.

Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of this position.

At the beginning of each shift: Inspects the library facility to ensure the library facility and equipment are safe and secure, including parking lot, grounds, and building exterior. The inspection includes ensuring the appropriate doors are locked and that aisles, doors and stairways are free from obstruction.

At the end of each shift: Tours building, turns off lights, activates alarms, and secures building, when appropriate or as assigned.

Makes periodic patrols of the library facility, including the parking lot, grounds, and building exterior, for the purpose of observing inappropriate behavior, safety hazards, and damage and taking appropriate action.

Applies good observation skills and judgment to take appropriate action to intervene and deter potentially inappropriate behavior.

Determines appropriate course of action for dealing firmly and courteously with inappropriate behavior, while enforcing library and City policies and regulations. Common examples include, but are not limited to: smoking, eating or drinking in public areas, inappropriate computer use. Other examples include but are not limited to: drinking alcohol, sleeping, sexual misconduct, disruptive behavior, damage or theft of library property.

Monitors activity inside and outside of the library from the security desk, using the library surveillance camera system.

The personal safety of the library employees and the public is a priority. Interactions with uncooperative of potentially disruptive or dangerous persons must be handles in an expedient manner, and as diplomatically as possible.

Documents and reports incidents when appropriate. Examples include, but are not limited to: injuries, theft, vandalism or arrests made on library property.

Manages the use of study-media rooms and manages lost and found items in accordance with library policies.

Coordinates and assists with safety training for library staff.

May assist with facility maintenance, cleaning, and repair.

Understands and follows written and/or verbal instructions.

Participates and attends staff trainings, daily shows, programs, and other training sessions of the library.

Works a varied schedule including evenings, weekends and some holidays.

Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Complies with all library procedures and policies, and the City guidelines, rules, regulations, procedures, and policies.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships, and functions as liaison with the Farmington Police Department and other law enforcement agencies.

Provides first aid or CPR in medical emergencies (training and certification in these areas provided).

Testifies in court when necessary.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing.

A pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol test are required for this position.

Background check is required. No felony or serious misdemeanor criminal convictions.

This position has the responsibility to participate in and comply with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety Program.

Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years.

High school diploma or equivalent. Some college desirable.

Current or previous experience as a certified law enforcement officer, preferred. Training and certification in New Mexico or comparable preferred.

Certified, or ability to become certified, with CPR, AED, and basic first aid (including blood borne pathogens).

Must possess excellent skills in judgement, human relations and communications.

Working knowledge of basic personal computer operations, and with applications such as MS Word, Excel, email, and the internet.

Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions.

Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the general public, on all age levels and cultural backgrounds.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and members of the general public.

Ability to operate tools and equipment listed in a safe manner.

Must be able to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Personal computer and applicable software, surveillance camera system, alarm systems, automated door lock system, radio communication equipment, calculator, printer, copy and fax machines, telephone, AED, and automobile.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Maximum height off ground not to exceed six (6) feet.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjuct focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office to moderately noisy in the field.

This is an un-armed position.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V

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