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About the Role

The Library Attendant Guard is the first line of security at NYPL buildings, responsible for maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for users and employees. This role involves responding to emergencies, performing general security duties, and documenting incidents, while acting professionally and courteously.

Responsibilities

• Enforces the Library’s rules of conduct for all patrons and visitors.
• Periodically tours building and grounds, examining doors and windows to determine whether they are secure and not tampered with.
• Confronts unauthorized persons for questioning, and calls for assistance from security office or police, according to the circumstances.
• Ensures that Library users, staff and other outside contractors adhere to the rules of security to prevent theft, fire, damage, and personal injury.
• Provide security presence at special events, including private screenings, parties, etc.
• Write comprehensive reports of incidents to assist with investigations and documentation of incidents.
• Reports any unusual conditions or malfunctions in heating, plumbing, electrical or other parts of the buildings mechanical systems to facilities services.
• Utilize Security Technology as part of the security strategy.
• Required to work at any assigned post and other NYPL facilities as needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Must be available to work evening, overnight and/or weekend hours.
• Must have a valid New York State Security Guard Registration.
• Must pass physical examination.

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with staff and public.
• Ability to work at any assigned post.

Location

• Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Work Type

• Full Time

Experience Level

• Prior security experience

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

• $42,075 / year

About the Company

• The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is part of The New York Public Library, which consists of four major research libraries and 88 branch libraries located in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.
• Often referred to as the "main branch," the Beaux-Arts landmark building on Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street houses outstanding research collections in the humanities and social sciences as well as a circulating children’s collection.
• Core Values: Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues, Be Resourceful in solving problems, Be Curious in all aspects of your work, Be Welcoming and Inclusive.