Security Officer

Posting Date

12 / 16 / 25

Application Deadline

12 / 19 / 25

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range : $21.00 - $25.25 hourly

Full Pay Range : $21.00 - $29.50 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.

This position will provide coverage for our Georgia T. Lord Library.

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 needs 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

Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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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 and 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

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental 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 alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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