Library Safety Assistant - Part-time

Description

Job Title: Library Safety Assistant

Department: Facilities - Safety

Supervisor: Safety Supervisor

Starting Pay: $21.26/hr

Union Position: Yes

Benefits: No

Hours: Part-time, minimum of 15 - 20 hours per week, including evening and/or weekend hours.

Opening: January 5, 2026

Closing: at 8 pm on January 19, 2026

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Position Summary

Under the direction of the Safety Lead, and the supervision of the Safety Supervisor, the Library Safety Assistant patrols the buildings, parking lots, and grounds to assure a safe and secure environment for patrons and staff.

This position includes working evening and/or weekend hours

NOTE:
This position requires up to 60 hours of paid, supervised training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties as assigned:

• Continually monitors the Library’s buildings and grounds and enforces the Library’s Rules of Behavior.
• Monitors staff areas for trespassers.
• Monitors the buildings to assure compliance with governmental regulations and reports any violations to the Safety Supervisor.
• Reports damage to the buildings, furnishings or equipment.
• Maintains safety after hours for meetings, or when repair work is scheduled.
• Serves as a greeter to patrons entering the Library.
• Responds to emergencies and provides support as needed.
• Writes detailed incident reports.
• Operates the Library’s automated telephone switchboard to direct incoming calls and performs duties associated with the shipping and receiving office while serving in this capacity.
• Required to be on site for all work
• Maintains a prompt and reliable attendance record.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six or more months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Applicant must be 18 or older unless high school diploma or GED has been obtained.)
• Excellent public service attitude.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with patrons, visitors, staff and vendors.
• Ability to assume responsibility and work well without close supervision after receiving instructions.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions, exercise good judgment, and act quickly in emergencies.
• Proficiency in the use of computers with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to bend, reach, walk, stand, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.

The Ann Arbor District Library is an EEO Employer.

The Ann Arbor District Library reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.