Security Guard, Temporary Part-Time (19 Hrs/Week)
Glendale Public Library System (Velma Teague Library)

SALARY:  $13.02 per hour
OPPORTUNITY: Open Competitive
OPENING DATE: January 28, 2008
CLOSING DATE:February 15, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.

NOTE:  This position is temporary part-time at 19 hours per-week and does not include benefits.

JOB ELEMENTS INCLUDE:

• Provides security for the city libraries; enforces rules and regulations. Assist the library staff in maintaining a safe and secure environment for service to the public; and to protect the library’s materials and property.
• Patrols library, parking areas, and grounds in designated areas to observe and take action on unusual behavior and to prevent vandalism.
• Enforces established rules and regulations and answers basic directional and information questions asked by the public.
• Observes activity at assigned locations and notifies the Police Department of any emergencies or suspicious activities.
• Investigates and resolves customer security related complaints.
• Operates portable radio/and or phone to maintain contact with library staff.
• Records and reports deficiencies related to the facility, such as safety hazards and security lighting.
• Receives and investigates security related complaints.
• Reacts to emergency situations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Must have the ability to provide security and monitoring of City facilities.  Preference will be given to candidates with security experience.  Must have the ability to communicate orally and in writing; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; and work cooperatively, courteously, yet assertively with all segments of the general public.  Any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, is qualifying.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Requires a valid Arizona driver’s license.  Will be required to work days, evenings and weekends.

SELECTION PROCESS:  Applications will be screened for the minimum qualifications and special requirements.  Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and special requirements will be placed on an eligibility list.  Eligibility lists are active for up to six months.  Human Resources reserves the right to terminate or extend the life of an eligibility list at any time.  The hiring department will contact those candidates they wish to test and/or interview. DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

All candidates are subject to an extensive background check, including but not limited to, Department of Public Safety and FBI background investigations.  Applicants must be truthful and accurate and avoid providing inconsistent information, incorrect dates, partial or incomplete information when completing the application and any supplemental forms.  Falsifying or omitting information during any stage of the selection process, may make you ineligible for consideration or continued City employment.

PREFERENCE POINTS:  If you are eligible for Employment Preference Points under Arizona Revised Statute 38-492, please complete an Employment Preference Point Form, available in Human Resources, and submit with your application.

A RESUME MAY ONLY SERVE AS A SUPPLEMENT TO YOUR APPLICATION

Employment Documents

• Application Packet
• Additional Employment History Sheet (if needed)
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• Employment Preference Points Information and Form
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The city of Glendale is an Equal Opportunity Employer