Security Officer

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Posting Date

11/04/25

Application Deadline

11/09/25

Pay Range

$21.00 - $29.50 hourly

This position is part-time at 19.5 hours per week and is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Library District

About the Position

The Part-Time Security Officer performs routine security services in library buildings, including patrol services, assistance with emergency services, and operational functions to maintain the safety and security of the staff and general public.

About the Library District

Do you want to champion the freedom to read and access information?


At the Maricopa County Library District, we are continuously working to support the changing needs of our diverse and connected community for all of Maricopa County. Our mission is to provide access to technology, digital services, and information to improve the quality of life for our residents.

Proud to Offer

  • Work with a greater purpose

  • Exceptional work-life balance

  • Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

  • Ability to gain experience in a library setting

  • Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

  • One year of security, law enforcement, public safety, or customer-intensive public service experience

  • High school diploma or GED

Other Requirements

  • Within 3 months of hire, candidate will be required to complete a series of on-the-job library customer service and situational awareness trainings to assist with de-escalation, safety, and security techniques

Job Contributions

  • Conduct frequent patrols of the library (interior and exterior)

  • Listen and watch for escalated situations and be prepared to assist staff when necessary

  • Assist staff with trespass situations

  • Respond to security gate alarms

  • Assist with library opening and closing duties

  • Greet customers as they enter the library

  • Ensure that customers are adhering to behavior expectations/code of conduct

  • Complete customer incident reports as needed

  • Assist customers with weapons locker use (if applicable)

  • Respond to staff requests for assistance as needed

  • Submit daily activity reports to branch manager

Working Conditions

  • Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree

  • Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

  • Work is performed at a security station and will require frequent walking and patrolling assigned facilities

Selection Procedure

  • Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

  • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

  • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

  • Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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