Security Officer

Mercantile Library

This is a full-time position involving shift work with variable hours depending on the academic year, including evenings, weekends and significant public contact.

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Ensure the safety of the patrons and contents of the St. Louis Mercantile Library and the Thomas Jefferson Library.
• Protect the collections from damage and theft. Provide a courteous and assertive presence to promote safety within the Libraries.
• This position requires reliability, variable hours, including evenings and weekends.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES

• Complete regular patrols of designated areas and enforce building regulations.
• Monitor security equipment and be the primary person responsible for opening and closing the building.
• Patron service, such as directing people to appropriate library staff.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Report writing as needed.

• Provide a first response to emergency situations; serve as liaison to police or emergency personnel responding to emergency situations within the building.
• Provide security during library events
• Identify and report potential security/building/maintenance problems.
• Duties as assigned.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

This is a full-time position involving shift work with variable hours depending on the academic year, including evenings, weekends and significant public contact.

High school diploma or experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain a Security Officer's license through St. Louis County is required.
• Must be able to maintain a friendly and professional demeanor, to communicate clearly and courteously with patrons, library staff and members of the University community.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, such as Outlook, Word, Teams, etc.
• Ability to tolerate a lot of walking, including multiple flights of stairs
• At least one year experience as a security officer, law enforcement, or related field.
• At least one year of customer service experience.
  

Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Hiring Range: $14.27-16.16 per hour
Grade: GGS-004
University Title: Security Officer

Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.

Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Job site: http://umsl.jobs.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.