Library Safety Assistant - Full-time

Description

Job Title:

Library Safety Assistant - Full-time Department:

Facilities - Safety Supervisor:

Safety Lead Hiring Range:

$21.68 - $25.11/hr ($45,095 - $52,219/yr) Union Position:

Yes Benefits:

Yes Hours:

Full-time, including evening and/or weekend hours. Open:

September 24, 2026 Closing:

at 8pm on October 8, 2026 Position Summary Under the direction of the Safety Lead, and the supervision of the Safety Lead, 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 Lead. 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. Meters outgoing mail, sorts incoming mail, ships packages, and performs other duties associated with the shipping and receiving office. Required to be on site for all work. Maintains a prompt and reliable attendance record. Requirements Minimum Qualifications include: 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 40 lbs. without assistance. The above is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements for this position.

It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or requirements.

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.