Public Safety & Security Officer

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Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $22.81 - $32.86 Per hour Public Safety & Security Officer

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Occupation

First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

Location

KANSAS CITY, MO - 64105

Job Type

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

11/06/2025

Positions available: 2 Web Onsite / Remote

Work onsite all of the time

Updated

11/06/2025

Expires

12/31/2026

Job #: 13812975

Job Requirements and Properties

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Full Time Education

1 Year at College or a Technical or Vocational School Experience

12 Month(s) Age

21 and up Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Hours

40 Hours Per Week Shift

Day Shift Public Transit

Available

Job Description

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Full-time

Description

The Public Safety Officer and Security Officer is responsible for providing security for the Kansas

City Public Library staff, patrons and assets while unarmed. This position is a full-time non-exempt

position. The pay is $20.05 per hour, plus excellent

benefits. (https://kclibrary.org/jobs/employeebenefits) Position is open until filled.

Schedule & Location

Hours and location may vary.

Must have the ability to work multiple locations including weekends during the hours between

9 am - 9 pm.

All Public Safety Officer positions are subject to working at other Library locations.

Job Duties (Essential Functions)

1. Patrols Library-owned property, both inside the building and its perimeters.

2. Conducts a monthly inspection on assigned Library locations.

3. Creates incident reports to track safety concerns, including daily activities and irregularities.

4. Creates maintenance requests to identify attention needed to a specific matter.

5. Reviews surveillance footage related to incidents.

6. Examines doors, windows, and gates to ensure security.

7. Notifies Police and Fire Department by telephone in case of emergency situations.

8. Enforces Library rules related to safety and customer courtesy & conduct, including providing

warnings and apprehending/evicting violators.

9. Communicates with vendors and submits purchase requisitions and service requests.

10. Activates and deactivates security alarms.

11. Responds to public safety matters after hours.

12. Supports library safety efforts at all locations as needed.

13. Gains and maintains knowledge of confidentiality of customer information, freedom of

information, and intellectual freedom and reflects understanding and compliance in

interactions with staff and the public.

14. Maintains knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote

effective local, state, and national security operations.

15. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. Demonstrated ability to work independently.

2. Ability to follow both oral and written directions.

3. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

4. Ability to work with and take direction from Administration and Branch Managers.

5. Basic Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word), Surveillance

Security DVR systems, Alarm interfaces.

6. Knowledge of confidentiality of customer information, freedom of information, and

intellectual freedom.

7. Access to transportation.

8. Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective

local, state, and national security operations.

9. Must obtain and maintain a security license through Kansas City Missouri Police Department.

10. Possess a reliable means of transportation between Library Branch locations.

11. Ability to speak and understand English is required, additional consideration will be given to

individuals that are proficient in any non-English languages used in Jackson County, MO

including Spanish, American Sign Language, Vietnamese, French, Arabic, and Swahili.

Required Education and Experience

One year certificate from college or technical school; or (three to) six months related

experience preferred.

Licensed with KCPD or meets eligibility requirements

(https://kcpolice.org/about/services/private-officers-licensing/) to become licensed within 2-

months of hire.

Experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

AED/CPR and First Aid certification must be possessed or acquired within 6-months of

employment and maintained.

Previous verbal de-escalation training or obtained within the first 30-days of employment.

A minimum of 1 year customer service experience

Work Environment

Work is performed at the Central Library and Library Branches throughout the district. Primary

workspace is shared with co-workers in an office environment, other work will be performed in a

public space amongst staff and patrons from a diverse socio-economic community.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities,

duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and

activities may change at any time with or without notice.