About This Position

Job Description:

Library Security Specialist

Purpose:

Under general supervision, provides visible safety and security services for Austin Public Library facilities by ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for employees and patrons.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Conducts security patrols at branch locations, other Library facilities, parking lots/garages, and surrounding areas for unsafe conditions and reports them as necessary.
- Responds to fire alarms, security alarms, and accidents - contacts appropriate emergency personnel.
- Investigates disturbances and in the event of an emergency, maintains order and safety of occupants.
- Provides customer service and acts as a source of information and assistance to inform the public of information regarding Library services, programming, policy and regulations.
- Anticipates, de-escalates,



and solves problems and/or provides reports to appropriate agency.
- Monitors welfare of security personnel working after-hours, overnight, and at remote assignments.
- Provides direction and training to security personnel, contract employees, and other City departments regarding Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and other training areas.
- Issues and enforces Criminal Trespass Notices for violations and determines if police assistance is needed.
- Completes and maintains incident reports and other routine documentation.
- Directs traffic and provides crowd control and security services for after-hours events held by internal and external customers.
- Transports and safeguards cash pick up and drop offs at all Library locations.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reaso

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