**JOBSUMMARY Under the supervision of the Public Service Coordinator ensures safety of staff, users, collections, furnishings and equipment at the Central Library. Work involves planning, overseeing and coordinating the work of a staff of security officers who provide general security for the Birmingham Public Library to ensure visitors, employees and the general public safety. Proactively and positively enforces Library rules of behavior. Maintains order and pleasant atmosphere in the library.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Plans, schedules and assigns work to Security Officers engaged in patrolling buildings and grounds to enforce security rules and regulations.

Reports to Public Service Coordinator and Chief of Security.

Makes periodic inspection tours of buildings and facilities to detect security and safety hazards; guards against illegal entry, fire and theft; monitors fire and burglary alarms; views video monitors for suspicious activities; reports unusual conditions and safety hazards.

Patrols library buildings and grounds to enforce visitor regulations and applicable policies, rules and regulations governing security.

Interviews and make hiring recommendations

Controls, and regulates parking and traffic in library parking lot; contacts police to issues parking citations.

Provides general information and assistance to the public; promotes a public image in dealing with public and fellow employees.

Coordinates security functions with all local law enforcement agencies; works with law enforcement and medical emergency agencies in the performance of daily duties.

May investigate allegations of accidents; investigates complaints about Security Officers and forwards information to Public Service Coordinator.

May arm and disarm alarm systems; responds to after hour alarm calls; monitors security alarm systems in buildings.

Help maintain the security van for maintenance and transportation.

Trains, schedules and evaluates Security Officers.

Makes bank runs and deposits for Business Office.

Accompanies personnel and