Saint Paul Public Libraries is hiring six Safety Specialists! This is an exciting opportunity to build partnerships with the community and contribute to a safety culture within our public spaces.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Responsibilities
Here is what you can expect to do: Contribute to the safe and welcoming environment by providing a supportive presence to staff and patrons. Engage in the library community and build relationships with patrons Respond to behaviors against library policy and help de-escalate elevated behaviors Provide technical expertise in emergency response and be prepared to help lead building in crisis and emergency management Communicate and enforce the library conduct policy and assists other staff in enforcing it Serves as the lead for handling crisis and emergency situations. Understands, reviews, and instructs others in building emergency management plans Information Specific to this Position: There are six vacancies that will work in various library branches. Worksites are to be determined subject to notification and change. You should be available to work a flexible schedule outside of normal office hours including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. You will be standing and walking for longs periods during your workday.
Qualifications
Five years of safety and security experience in at least one of the following areas: security, law enforcement, program or project management, conflict resolution, or restorative practices.
A bachelor’s degree in social work, Criminal Justice, Occupational Safety, Psychology, or a related field can substitute for four years of experience. An associate degree can substitute for two years of experience.
Other types of educational experience and/or professional certifications that confer similar levels of specialized knowledge can be considered on a case-by-case basis.
City of Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN, MN 55102
US
