Library Safety and Security Manager

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Plan, organize, manage, and administer the library security program, including making security assessments, investigating security incidents, analyzing security problems, making recommendations for solutions, and promoting security awareness; develop and implement program and strategic planning; implement and assist in the development of safety and security policies, procedures, and business practices;  evaluate goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance and outcomes; recommend and establish administrative controls and improvements; develop procedures to implement new and/or changing regulatory requirements; serve as an advisor to elected officials.
• Develop, administer, assist, and monitor budgets; develop justifications for budgetary recommendations and/or adjustments; participate in forecasting additional funds for staffing and resources; identify, obtain, and manage funding from grants and community partners; participate in the interpretation, negotiation, management, and enforcement of contracts for security products and vendors; coordinate the finalization of budgets to ensure timely submission of the department budget.
• Serve as the project manager for facility security and safety improvements; direct, research, design, plan, and implement safety and security equipment improvements; operate and coordinate the implementation of alarm systems including burglar alarm systems, access control systems, panic alarm systems, digital video cameras and servers, and fire alarm systems.
• Provide expert guidance to other departments, the general public, and/or outside agencies; represent the county to the public, elected officials, other agencies, governments, and organizations including making presentations, participating in meetings, and conducting community outreach; sponsor and act as representative on safety committees, interagency task forces, and special projects; respond and resolve confidential and sensitive inquiries; investigate complaints and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
• Provide direction, guidance, and leadership to staff; advise on the more complex and sensitive concerns and issues; manage safety contractors and security vendors; plan and present trainings to staff.
• Serve as a liaison with law enforcement authorities and the legal system; investigate and maintain records of unusual occurrences, stolen property reports, fire, and security incidents; coordinate investigation and video review of incidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Library Safety and Security Manager

• Advanced level
• Professional
• Perform the most difficult assignments requiring a higher level of responsibility, applying advanced subject knowledge, and exercising significant independent judgment and initiative.
• Receive work assignments in terms of objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
• Work is reviewed for technical accuracy, compliance to program objectives, and overall results.
• Receive direction from executive management.        
• Exercise direct supervision over staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: 
 

Library Safety and Security Manager
Equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in psychology, sociology, child development, gerontology, adult education or a related field; AND Two years of experience in a relevant social service field.
 

Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.