Library Safety and Security Specialist, Specialist Collections Research Services

Library Safety and Security Specialist

Boston University Libraries seeks an experienced, collaborative, and service-oriented Library Safety and Security Specialist to advance safety, security, and emergency preparedness across a complex, multi-location library system. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Finance and Operations, this professional staff position will assess security practices, develop and implement policies, coordinate training, respond to and document incidents, monitor compliance, and maintain strong partnerships with the Boston University Police Department and other campus safety offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate safety and security practices across BU Libraries locations and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, infrastructure, and emergency response.
• Develop, implement, and maintain clear security and emergency preparedness policies aligned with University standards and applicable requirements.
• Create and deliver safety training and emergency preparedness exercises for employees working a range of schedules.
• Serve as the principal Libraries liaison to BUPD and other campus safety partners.
• Respond to, investigate, document, and analyze safety and security incidents and recommend preventive measures.
• Conduct facility inspections, monitor compliance, and work collaboratively with library managers and staff to resolve concerns.
• Support safety-related planning, reporting, procurement, vendor coordination, and special projects.

Required Skills

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree.
• At least three to five years of professional experience in security, law enforcement, or public safety.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate incidents, exercise sound judgment, and maintain clear, accurate, and confidential records.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications and the ability to learn role-specific systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, security management, emergency management, or a related field.
• Experience in higher education, campus security, or another institutional environment.
• Experience managing safety or security programs across multiple locations.
• Experience developing and delivering training programs.
• Emergency management, Incident Command System, threat assessment, crisis intervention, or related professional training or certification.
• CPR/First Aid certification.

Schedule:

• This is a full-time, permanent, non-union professional staff position.
• The standard schedule is 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or weekend work for training and preparedness activities. 
• The role may require after-hours response to critical incidents or emergencies in accordance with University policy.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter, CV, and list of professional references. The position will remain open until filled.

Working at Boston University Libraries

Boston University Libraries is a learning organization that supports BU librarians, archivists, and information and subject specialists seeking and sharing knowledge, practices, and perspectives that advance library collections services, and their own professional development. In a collaborative, supportive, and engaging work environment, BU Libraries expert staff assist multidisciplinary research and exploration, build distinctive collections and archives of enduring research value, and empower users to thrive amid an ever-changing information environment.

Located in the heart of Boston, the BU Libraries are embedded in numerous vibrant regional and national library and information specialist networks. The BU Libraries are active members within the Boston Library Consortium (BLC), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Northeast Research Libraries Consortium (NERL), HathiTrust, and the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), and library staff at BU serve as engaged thought-leaders on a wide breadth of library management and service areas across diverse communities.

Boston University, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world, with three primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the globe. Chartered in 1869, the University is home to more than 33,000 students from more than 130 countries, 375,000 living alumni, 10,000 faculty and staff, and 17 schools and colleges.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.