Security Team Leader, Security, Hughes Main Library

Security Team Leader, Security, Hughes Main Library

Announcement Number  Posting Date Monday, December 22, 2025 Status Full-Time,Non-Exempt Location Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, South Carolina 29601 Salary 45,855 per year, plus benefits Available January 2026 Final date to receive applications Open until filled

• Day Shift: 7:45a-4:15p
• Night Shift: 12:45p-9:15p
• Evening Shift: 9:45a-6:15p
• Weekend Shift: 7:45a-6:15p on Saturday and 12:45p-6:15p on Sunday

Under direct supervision of the Security Manager, the person in this position:

• Performs a variety of security duties, some of a specialized nature, for the purpose of promoting safety and security for Library System premises, property, patrons and staff.
• Serves as the person in charge of the unit’s day to day operations, maintaining efficient operations by providing support and guidance to staff.
• Performs work under general supervision, in accord with the Library System’s vision and mission, using good judgment in the application of policies and established procedures.

Required:

• High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate (GED).
• Three to five years’ experience related to security, emergency preparedness, safety and/or law enforcement duties.
• Other combinations of experience, education and training that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Preferred:

• Two years of college-level work (preferably in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security, or related field) from an accredited college or university.
• Supervisory or leadership experience.

Must have the ability to:

• concentrate for long periods of time
• speak clearly and distinctly
• hear audible alarms and notifications
• lift and move up to 50 pounds
• sit for brief periods of time
• walk and stand for long periods of time
• bend and stoop
• reach, grasp and use hands to touch, handle, or feel
• work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• tolerate low levels of dust and mold associated with working around paper files, books, and other library materials

• Use of personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement.
• Possess and maintain automobile insurance on personal vehicle.
• Possess and maintain a valid S.C. driver’s license.
• Evening and weekend work required.
• Receiving and responding to calls from the Library System after departure or on the weekend and be on call in the absence of the Security Manager.
• Under the County’s Substance Abuse Policy, the Library has designated this position as a safety sensitive position which requires pre-employment drug testing on applicants and random drug and alcohol testing on employees.

These tasks are illustrative only; to carry out the day‑to‑day functions of the job, other duties may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position. Essential job functions designated with (E).

• Acts as a Team Leader, i.e. serves as the responsible party for the operation of the Security unit as designated by supervisor. (E)
• Directs, assigns, and coordinates duties of other Security staff, and provides coaching and training as needed. (E)
• Creates the bi‑weekly schedule for Security staff. (E)
• Assists the Security Manager with evaluating the performance of Security staff. (E)
• Works on projects and special assignments as assigned by supervisor. (E)
• Conducts foot patrols of buildings and exterior premises and property of assigned location, remaining highly visible and moving quickly from one area to another as appropriate. (E)
• Observes all activities and behavior on library property and responds appropriately when necessary. (E)
• Effectively communicates and enforces the Library Code of Conduct and other policies, procedures, and rules to patrons and staff members. (E)
• Assists patrons and staff in emergency situations. (E)
• Effectively communicates appropriate information related to security, as well as general library information in a tactful and professional manner. (E)
• Provides a professional authoritative presence by maintaining a neat, clean appearance and…