Part Time Public Safety Specialist Position Available In Albany, New York

Part Time Public Safety Specialist Albany Public Library Albany, NY Job Details Part-time From $16.40 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Community relations Interpersonal skills Security experience (1-2 years) Conflict de-escalation High school diploma or GED Ability to follow instructions Community relations experience (1-2 years) Security 1 year Entry level

Full Job Description Title:

Part Time Public Safety Specialist Classification:

Community Engagement Clerk Location:

Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch Reports to:

Head of Public Safety Updated:

6/12/2025

General Statement of Duties :

This position is responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyablelibrary environment. In general, this position responds to incidents of conflict in the library workplace and finds immediate solutions, including contacting appropriate authorities. Incumbent also acts as a community liaison and assists with various library programming. This position is under direct supervision of a librarian or other supervisory library staff member with leeway permitted for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work.

Typical Work Activities :

• Communicates and enforces the library’s Behavior Policy
• Monitors library to ensure all patrons can enjoy a safe place to access materials and information
• Support library staff when dealing with difficult patrons
• Encourages patrons to exit building when not allowed in due to prescribed policy or banning
• Mediates problem interactions between patrons or problem interactions between patrons and staff, and/or contacts the proper authorities
• Serve as a positive role model for the library and community youth
• Assists with programming to entertain, educate and engage library users of all ages
• Assists with activities and events that support the personal, social, cultural and academic growth of young people
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Possess strong interpersonal skills
• Represent the library in a positive and friendly manner
• Knowledge of the neighborhood and community
• Ability to de-escalate and resolve conflict
• Ability to engage with visitors of all ages
• Ability to perform both independently and as a team member
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate emergencies to police and emergency personnel whenever required
• Possesses and demonstrate emotional maturity
• Demonstrates good judgement even in stressful situations
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.

Work Schedule:

28 hours per week including weekends, afternoon and evening hours.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $16.40 per hour Expected hours: 28 per week

Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person