Assistant Security Supervisor - Schomburg Center

Department: Security

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Schomburg Center

Reporting To: Luis Columbie

Compensation: $67,000 - $70,000 / year

Description

Overview
The Assistant Security Supervisor will assist the Security Supervisor with daily security operations at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture to ensure a safe patron and employee environment.

We are looking for someone we can count on to:
Own:

• The safety and security of patrons and staff. Additionally, oversee collection security

Teach:

• Proper security protocols and leadership

Learn:

• Best way to mitigate risks and respond to challenges

Improve:

• Ways to respond to challenges of security

Some expectations for this role are that within:
1 month, this person will:

• Establish relationships with staff and stakeholders

3 months, this person will:

• Establish an excellent relationship with all NYPL Stakeholders at the Schomburg Center

6 months and beyond, this person will:

• Establish ways of improving response to security challenges

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for assisting in the supervision of security staff, security operations and security systems including supervising and monitoring the performance of all Library and contract guards.
• Assist the Security Supervisor with the day to day operations of Security, supervision, training and discipline of security staff.
• Responds to emergencies (fire alarms, bomb scares, burglar alarms, etc).
• Investigates reports of crimes, and conducts confidential investigations as directed.
• Review all security related reports, and notify the Security Supervisor in all cases requiring additional attention.
• Assist in maintaining all security electronics (Cameras, Access control system, etc).
• Communicates regularly with the Security Supervisor to discuss security related issues.
• May be required to be available during events held at any NYPL facility.
• May be required to respond to emergencies during non-scheduled hours.
• Prepare post assignments as required for all Library programs.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education & Certifications

• High School Diploma and NYS Security Guard License

Required Experience

• 5 years of Security Supervisor work experience

Required Skills

• Accountability and Professionalism
• Job-Specific Knowledge and Skills
• Problem Solving
• Ability to work as a liaison between the Library and first responders (NYPD, FDNY, EMS).
• Security Supervisory experience
• CCTV capabilities
• Computer skills ( Microsoft, Google, Zoom, etc)

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage Security Guards

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Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL 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

Work Environment

• Office and Library setting

Physical Duties

• Limited physical effort is required
• Lifting up to 40 Lbs. Required
• May require travel within NYC

Pre-Placement Physical Required?
Yes

Union/Non Union
Non-Union

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Schedule

• 40 hour work week various flexible hours 

This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.

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