COLLEGE LIBRARY SECURITY OFFICER

Salary:

Minimum $17.50 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications

Job Summary:

The College Library security officer works second shift hours (4:00pm-12:30am during semesters, adjusted for varied library hours in summer/breaks) Sunday-Thursday evenings. The person in this position creates strong relationships with library patrons and staff and maintains the safety and security of patrons, staff, collections, equipment, and facilities. While based in College Library, this position also conducts routine security rounds to identify, report, and potentially resolve security issues in Steenbock and Memorial Libraries or other libraries across campus as needed. Administrative tasks related to closing the library, keys, and lost and found are included in this position. Professional development opportunities are available to support growth, communication, and decision-making that will positively impact the experiences of library users and staff.

The Libraries at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are dedicated to the practices of social justice, diversity, equality, and respect among our staff, students, collections, and services. We strive to overcome historical and divisive biases in our society and embrace diverse points of view as assets to the fabric of our community. All positions will be called on to contribute to building this environment.

Responsibilities:

Patrols selected buildings and/or sites to identify, report, and potentially resolve security issues, responds to emergencies, and assists in the investigation of incidents to provide dedicated protection and security to institution properties, students, staff and visitors. Provides assistance with administrative or operational unit tasks.

• 50% Completes security and safety checks on institutional property by vehicle patrol, foot patrol, and bicycle patrol or at a fixed location
• 15% Responds to emergency situations, assists with safety and security investigations, and accurately documents activities according to established policies, procedures, and applicable laws
• 15% Assists with routine unit administrative operational activities
• 10% Engages in problem solving and community engagement with security issues
• 5% Stays familiar with the environment and climate of the General Library System, as well as the specific environments of College, Steenbock, and Memorial Libraries.
• 5% Regularly engages in professional development and/or training opportunities

Tasks:

• The security officer is responsible for the safety and security of patrons, staff, collections, equipment, and facilities during evening and weekend hours.
• While based in College Library, the security officer conducts routine security rounds in Steenbock and Memorial Libraries and assists other libraries across campus as needed.
• Engages in effective communication with patrons and staff about library use, closing the library, and compliance of the Library Code of Conduct.
• Responds to and accurately documents security and emergency situations.
• Regularly engages in professional development and training opportunities related to conflict resolution, de-escalation, safety, medical, and/or campus and specific library climates and environments.
• Secures, organizes, and manages the key cabinet at College Library.
• Organizes and maintains policies, procedures, and tasks related to lost and found items.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Qualifications:

Required:
- Experience in public service (i.e. customer service, health care, case work, security/safety, working with the public)
- Experience in conflict resolution, de-escalation, bystander intervention, and/or similar methods

Preferred:
- Security experience or related experience managing, communicating, and/or enforcing policies
- Ability to make sound judgment calls in emergency, medical, or public service interactions
- Committed to creating positive interactions with a diverse patron and staff population
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively to keep people and spaces safe
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Work Schedule:

Sunday-Thursday second shift. Second shift will be 4:00pm-12:30am during semesters and adjusted for varied library hours in summer/breaks.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable


How to Apply:

A resume and cover letter are required. References will be collected for the finalists at the time of the finalist interviews.

Contact:

Nate Ebert
neebert@wisc.edu
608-262-9455
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Security Officer I(CP041)

Department(s):

A496000-GENERAL LIBRARY/COLLEGE LIBRARY

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

267627-CP



The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

Applications Open: Sep 20 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Oct 31 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time