New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
LIBRARY WATCHPERSON
PAY: $13.44-$16.61
Provides security services on library premises in collaboration with library staff and the New Bedford Police Department. Patrols the interior and exterior public areas of the library to maintain orderly atmosphere conducive to a pleasant library experience. Responds to staff calls for assistance and initiates calls for assistance to the New Bedford Police and Fire Departments as needed. Understands and enforces library policies and procedures fairly, consistently and appropriately.
Treats all library customers with courtesy and respect and shows sensitivity to customers with special needs or problems. Documents incidents and submits reports as needed. Assists in emergency situations. Surveys facility for problems of security and hazardous conditions and reports them to the Library Director. Monitors and reviews video surveillance system as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.
High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Undergraduate coursework in criminal justice strongly preferred. Minimum of two years experience in security, public safety or law enforcement with significant public contact strongly preferred. Must have a positive customer service attitude, professional demeanor and the ability to be friendly, courteous and tactful with a diverse population. Must have a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, mandatory by MGL Chapter 6 Sec. 172C.
For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov or contact the Personnel Dept., 133 William St., Room 212, 508-979-1444. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO
