PUBLICSAF-OFF - Public Safety Officer
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Job Description
Join an award winning Library! The Schaumburg Township District Library has an onsite 22 hour/week part-time Public Safety Officer position open. The vital role of the Public Safety Officer is ensuring security authority while keeping the Library a friendly place to visit for everybody. Hours are as follows and requires flexibility.
- Thursdays 4:00pm – 9:00pm
- Fridays 3:00pm – 7:00pm
- Saturdays 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Sundays 12:00pm – 5:00m
The schedule is based on the needs of the library and could change if and when needed. Starting pay is $27.19-$32.62 based on skills and qualifications.
Benefits include Dental Long Term Disability Short Term Disability Education Assistance paid Holidays paid Vacation Personal and Sick days 457 Retirement Plan Pet Insurance.
Position Summary:
The Public Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring security authority while keeping the Library a friendly place to visit for everybody. Additionally the Public Safety Officers are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patrons and employees and to safeguard the building and property.
Requirements for All Employees:
- Ability to be a team-player and work pleasantly and effectively with all patrons staff supervisors and others.
- Ability to learn various job functions perform them correctly and understand the necessity in overall library operations.
- Ability to independently function efficiently in a changing and varied environment with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details.
- Ability to follow all library policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates commitment to incorporating principles of Diversity Equity and Inclusion into everyday work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain an alert welcoming and visible presence throughout the Library to prevent or deter situations from occurring or escalating by routinely patrolling the Library building and property.
- Circulates continuously among public service areas of the library and outside around library property.
- Works with library staff to prevent and manage incidents occurring on library property including preparing and reviewing written incident reports and completing necessary follow-up on incidents.
- Works with staff to provide information support referrals and assistance to people who are experiencing mental health issues addiction homelessness or issues of general exclusion or disengagement.
- Performs a total security check of library facilities after closing.
- Regular predictable and punctual attendance
- Maintain an acceptable noise level within the Library.
- Enforce the guidelines within the Code of Conduct and assure that acceptable behavior is maintained by patrons.
- Balance security authority with keeping the Library a friendly place to visit for everybody.
- Diffuse situations as necessary and utilize de-escalation techniques.
- Assist patrons as necessary and respond to staff calls for assistance.
- Dress in Library-provided uniform or when not available in a manner that states the position is one of authority.
- Treat all patrons and employees fairly and with an open mind; maintain patron and employee confidentiality.
- Communicate problems that arise with supervisor or designee; particularly situations where patrons are not following Patron Code of Conduct.
- Keep apprised of Library programs policies and procedures and building layout to most effectively assist patrons.
- Maintain working knowledge of computer systems and technology needed in the position or as an employee.
- Treat all patrons and employees fairly and with an open mind; maintain patron and employee confidentiality.
- Communicate problems that arise with supervisor or designee; particularly situations where patrons are not following Patron Code of Conduct.
- Communicate clearly either in person on the telephone and in writing; maintain the ability and patience to understand and be understood by all patrons.
- Keep apprised of Library programs policies and procedures and building layout to most effectively assist patrons.
- Cope with stress of the job and get along with coworkers.
- Attend meetings and training as required or requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or experience:
- Associate’s degree (A.S. in Public Service or Security or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working with children and parents in a customer service field.
The deadline to apply for the job posting is: September 23 2025.
Schaumburg Township District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Full Time
