Detroit Public Library Career Site

Assistant Security Manager (Main Library)

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:35:00 GMT

Assistant Security Manager

Bargaining Unit: Non-Union

Posting Period: Applications will be accepted until a sutiable candidate is selected.

Salary: $41,300 - $53,500

No person shall be subject to discrimination in employment, in any program or activity of the Detroit Public Library.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Security Manager, is responsible for assisting in the overall administration and supervision of the day-to-day security services at the Main Library.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Security Manager.

Essential Functions

Monitor DPL facilities (using CCTV and other monitoring devices) to ensure security of staff and customers

Identify and recommend procedures and methods to prevent property loss and/or damage

Maintain identification badges database

Issue identification badges

Assist in supervision of security officers staff

Assist in scheduling of security staff

Assist in creating an environment for security staff to deliver superior customer service

Assist in building and encouraging a team oriented environment

Assist in training security staff with the use of equipment, new technologies and work procedures

Assist in work performance evaluations, recommendations, and performance coaching

Participate in recruitment, selection and interviews of potential security staff

Assist in collecting and maintaining data necessary for grant applications, annual reports, surveys and budget requisitions

Assist in evaluating the library’s security function through goal development, plan execution, policy and procedure guidelines, and ongoing recommendation modifications to ensure a seamless flow in security administration

Maintain an awareness that foster relationships with individuals, groups and organizations in the community as they relate to the security of the library as a whole

Serves on DPL committees, participate in professional organizations, and maintain awareness of current trends

Represent DPL at professional, governmental, and community meetings

Attend meetings of DPL’s Security Task Force and provides information as requested

Assist in providing a monthly report of overall security operations to the Chief Administrative Officer

Assist in assuring that work areas, building and grounds are properly and safely maintained

Perform duties

Librarian I and II (Various Detroit Locations)

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:55:00 GMT

No person shall be subject to discrimination in employment, in any program or activity of the Detroit Public Library.

NO CLOSING DATE

CURRENT SALARIES

LIBRARIAN -I (less than 18 months librarian work experience) $33,800 - $40,700

LIBRARIAN-II (18 months or more librarian work experience)

$41,000 - $46,300

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·Provides customer service

·Assists in the selection, processing, maintenance and/or organization of the collection

·Assists in planning and conducting special projects and/or programs ·Assists in assuring that work areas and/or buildings and grounds are properly and safely maintained

·Serves on DPL committees, participates in professional organizations, and maintains awareness of current trends

·Actively promotes and supports the library’s marketing strategies and activities

·Assists in maintaining an awareness of and fosters relationships with individuals, groups, and organizations in the community as they relate to the agency and the library as a whole

·Contributes to an environment where staff delivers quality customer-responsive service

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

·Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with and serve a staff and community with diverse cultural, educational and experiential backgrounds

·Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external customers in a professional, friendly and cooperative manner

·Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to embrace change

·Knowledge of print and electronic reference sources

·Knowledge of significant authors, associations and publishers of books and reference sources relative to the agency or ability to acquire this knowledge

·Understanding of different classification schemes for library materials

·Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate, and implement programs

·Excellent reference skills

·Significant practical experience working with computer systems

·Excellent oral and written communication skills

Clerical Assistant (Various Detroit Locations)

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:31:00 GMT

�Typing/keyboarding �Filing and weeding �Greeting customers �Receiving, screening and routing phone calls/e-mail �Shelving and retrieving materials �Charging out/accepting returned material; clearing materials from drop box; sorting/stacking materials for re-shelving �Receiving overdue/lost/damaged fines; issuing receipts; operating a cash register and making change �Issuing library cards �Processing overdue materials �Receiving/stamping/shelving and routing periodicals/continuations �Receiving and processing new materials �Processing, sorting and/or delivering incoming/outgoing mail �Making minor repairs to worn/damaged books �Clipping articles from newspapers �Performing various other duties as assigned