Security Coordinator

Job Details

Job Location: Hinesville Library - Hinesville, GA 31313

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $25.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performance of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

Under the direction of the Security Manager with a dotted line to the Director of Human Resources and the Branch Manager, the Security Coordinator is responsible for patrolling the library building and property at regular intervals to maintain the security of the library and administering library rules and policies to ensure appropriate patron conduct on library property.

• Provides general assistance to library visitors and staff in matters relating to building security, maintenance and safety
• Welcome and greet library users
• Explain and enforce library policies to the public
• Patrols interior of building and exterior grounds to maintain security of library patrons, property and staff.
• Anticipates situations which may result in inappropriate behavior.
• Monitors patron activity in the library and on library property to maintain an appropriate environment consistent with the library’s policies.
• Works to diffuse potentially difficult situations and if needed escorts patrons who violate the Live Oak Public Libraries Customer Behavior Policy from the building.
• Calls for police assistance when needed.
• Escorts staff to their vehicles as requested.
• Prepares and submits incident and accident reports
• Assists with meeting room set‑up and takedown
• Provides daily traffic control and directional information during special events programs
• Accept responsibility for the safety and well‑being of library patrons

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent certificate
• One year civilian or military experience in security, safety, loss prevention or law enforcement (related customer service experience may be considered as a substitute for direct security requirements).
• Additional Requirements: Knowledge of customer service, conflict resolution and emergency procedures.
• Experience working in a library or educational environment preferred.
• Licenses or
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurability required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to make mature decisions in potentially disruptive or emergency situations
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Skill in de‑escalation and positive communication.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Knowledge of basic workplace technology including email, internet and automated software.

Work is typically performed with the employee sitting at a desk, standing for extended periods, or bending/stooping. The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds routinely, climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time, extended walking within and outside branch locations, reach, bend, and stoop. Full range of hand and finger motion is required for data entry purposes.

If applicable, the ability to distinguish color is required. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing:
  Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Climbing:
  Ascending or descending stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Manual Dexterity:
  Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
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