Goal

To have a consistent point person who addresses and manages the behavior of patrons – primarily minors – by providing a positive and visible presence.

Duties

• Monitor all individuals or groups of patrons visiting all areas of the Library to ensure they are following the Library’s Rules of Conduct and any and all interim procedures currently in place.

• Promptly, consistently, fairly, and firmly ensure that all un-attended or under-attended minors are neither negatively affecting other patrons’ use of the facilities nor interfering with the staff’s ability to perform their duties.

• Build relationships with students emphasizing behavioral expectations and mutual respect.

• Actively follows all library policies and when necessary explains them clearly to patrons.

• Document all behavioral infractions, supplementing the report with security camera footage when available.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Director.

Requirements

• The employee must work when school is in session; schedule can shift +- minutes:

  • Monday – Thursday, 3:00pm – 6:00pm

  • Friday, 3:00pm – 5:30pm

  • On session days or half days, 1:00pm – 4:00pm

  • School holidays, vacations, and snow days are excluded.

• Previous experience with children a must; previous experience in a school setting, security role, current or former law enforcement desirable.

• Critical candidate traits include maturity, patience, courtesy, tact, flexibility, and communication skills both verbal and written.

• Ability to respond to or handle emergency situations effectively in cooperation with the in-charge person.

Application Requirements

Please ensure you understand the duties, requirements, expectations, and scheduling for this position before submitting your application.

• Cover Letter

• Current Resume

Send via email to:

Monica A. Smith, MBA, MLIS

Director, Louis Bay 2nd Library and Community Center

345 Lafayette Avenue

Hawthorne, NJ 07506

smith@hawthorne.bccls.orgmailto:smith@hawthorne.bccls.org