public safety specialist

Albany Public Library

<div><div><div>Classification: Community Engagement Clerk
 
Location: Howe Branch
 
Reports to: Head of Public Safety
 
Updated: 3/17/2026
EXTERNAL POSTING
 
 
General Statement of Duties: This position is responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable library environment. In
 
general, this position responds to incidents of conflict in the library workplace and finds immediate solutions, including
 
contacting appropriate authorities. Incumbent also acts as a community liaison and assists with various library
 
programming. This position is under direct supervision of a librarian or other supervisory library staff member with leeway
 
permitted for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work.
 
 
Typical Work Activities:
<ul><li>Communicates and enforces the library&rsquo;s Behavior Policy.
</li><li>Monitors library to ensure all patrons can enjoy a safe place to access materials and information.
</li><li>Support library staff when dealing with difficult patrons.
</li><li>Encourages patrons to exit buildings when not allowed in due to prescribed policy or banning.
</li><li>Mediates problem interactions between patrons or problem interactions between patrons and staff, and/or contacts
</li></ul><div>the proper authorities.
 
<ul><li>Serve as a positive role model for the library and community youth.
</li><li>Assists with programming to entertain, educate and engage library users of all ages.
</li><li>Assists with activities and events that support the personal, social, cultural and academic growth of young people.
</li><li>Other duties as assigned. 
</li></ul></div> 
Required Knowldege, Skills and Abilities:
<ul><li>Possess strong interpersonal skills.
</li><li>Represent the library in a positive and friendly manner.
</li><li>Knowledge of the neighborhood and community.
</li><li>Ability to de-escalate and resolve conflict.
</li><li>Ability to engage with visitors of all ages.
</li><li>Ability to perform both independently and as a team member.
</li><li>Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to communicate emergencies to police and emergency personnel whenever required.
</li><li>Possesses and demonstrate emotional maturity.
</li><li>Demonstrates good judgement even in stressful situations.
</li><li>Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. 
</li></ul></div></div> 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
<div><div>Minimum Qualifications:
 
&bull; Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma. 
 
Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week including weekends, afternoon, and evening hours.
 
Monday- 12pm-8pm
Tuesday- 10am-6pm
 
Wednesday- 12pm-8pm
 
Thursday- 10am-6pm
 
Friday 10am-6pm 
 
Starting Pay: $16.81 an hour
 
 
Deadline: March 24, 2026
 
 
Apply to: Send cover letter, resume and 3 professional references including email addresses to:
Human Resources
 
hr@albanypubliclibrary.org 
 
 
 
 
 
Albany Public Library is an AA/EO institution and is strongly and actively committed to increasing diversity within its organization.</div></div></div>

Public Safety Specialist

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

<div>Winterthur Museum, Garden &amp; Library encompasses an unrivaled museum of American decorative arts in its mansion and galleries and a magnificent 60-acre naturalistic garden&mdash;all set on 1,000 gorgeous acres.

Winterthur employs a wide array of positions in the areas of curatorial, horticulture, education, conservation, library, maintenance, marketing, development, technology, and administration.

Winterthur offers a unique and rewarding experience that is rich in culture and natural beauty. Winterthur considers its employees and volunteers to be among its greatest assets and welcomes applications from candidates who will contribute their specific skills to its mission &ldquo;to inspire, enlighten, and delight all of its visitors while preserving and enhancing [Winterthur]&rdquo; and also uphold its core values of agility, excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusion, and transparency.

Job Description:

The Public Safety Officer I provides for the safety and security of Winterthur staff, guests, visitors, Collections, as well as assets. Public Safety will provide guidance in a professional demeanor to bring all relevant situations to a resolution. They will respond to all emergencies, as well as assist in the de-escalation of conflicts on the Winterthur campus. As the first interaction a guest has with a Winterthur employee is often a member of the Public Safety Department, it is important that they provide a warm and welcoming demeanor to guests, visitors, and suppliers.

Compensation: $15.25/hr Room for advancement, opportunity to join Winterthur Fire Department, and bonus' available for those with EMT certification

Benefits: Including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 403b with employer match for eligible employees; generous paid time off plan including 10 holidays, vacation, personal, and sick time discounts in the museum store and cafe; free general admission for you and your immediate family.

Work Schedule: Flexible availability, Monday through Sunday; available shifts are 4 PM - 12 AM and 12 AM - 8 AM

Responsibilities:
<ul><li>
Respond to and investigate any type of incident involving the safety of staff, guests, assets or property.</li><li>
Provide first aid and/or CPR in the event of a medical emergency and provide guidance and physical assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation. Follow existing emergency procedures for evacuations due to any fire, flood emergency or sudden and severe weather conditions that may arise.</li><li>
Exhibit strong customer service skills during any situation, including responding to inquiries from guests, visitors, and suppliers.</li><li>
Maintain vigilance for and take pro-active steps to correct potentially hazardous situations.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures governing people, vehicles, and property by all persons on Winterthur property.</li><li>
Responsible for monitoring the security of Winterthur via computerized security systems</li><li>
Galleries &ndash; monitor 1st and 2nd floor Galleries, respond to emergencies that arise.</li><li>
House &ndash; monitor access points and floors open to patrons during self-guided tours, provide elevator escorts as needed, respond to emergencies that may arise.</li><li>
Motor Patrol &ndash; Patrol Winterthur grounds and required buildings respond to emergencies that arise; including assisting in the evacuation of Museum, Gallery, and Wing.</li><li>
Main Gate &ndash; Screens entry when not open to the public; greets and directs first time guests to Visitor Center; greet outside contractors and ensure proper direction or escort to destination; answers incoming calls and provides assistance as necessary.</li><li>
Museum &ndash; Securing exterior doors as needed, responds to medical emergencies; responds, investigates, and complete written reports on injured guests and employees. Evening &amp; Night &ndash; Walk Museum Wing, Gallery, and Research Building to monitor exterior doors and check for safety issues.</li></ul>
Minimum Experience: High school diploma or equivalent proof of education with some customer service, safety, or law enforcement experience or the ability to learn public safety duties quickly, no prior experience often is acceptable.

Preferred Experience:
First Aid Certification with 1+ years related public safety

Essential Functions:
<ul><li>
Must be able to work within the confines of the Museum or other Collection areas that require tight security and attention to detail.</li><li>
Must enjoy dealing with the public in a Cultural Property setting.</li><li>
Must be capable of performing C.P.R. /First Aid after training</li><li>
Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time; potentially 8 hours or more.</li><li>
Must be able to sit in and operate a SUV or Pick-Up type of vehicle for an 8 hour shift.</li><li>
Must be able to climb multiple stairs (9 floors), walk or stand for extended periods of time (8 hours).</li><li>
Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.</li><li>
Must be able to climb a ladder.</li></ul></div>

Security Officer - Full Time

Children's Wisconsin

<div>At Children&rsquo;s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.
Children&rsquo;s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.
We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
Please follow this link for a closer look at what it&rsquo;s like to work at Children&rsquo;s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/
Job Summary Responsible for providing support to Public Safety operations at CW facilities. Duties may include, but not limited to, any or all of the following: patrol assigned areas of facilities and grounds and respond to emergent situations and calls for service, perform inspection tours and investigate incidents, general office or record keeping tasks, verbally de-escalate and if needed, physically restrain patients or disruptive individuals, perform Weapon Screening services to prevent weapons and other prohibited property from entering Children's property, secure property/evidence as needed/directed, liaison with MRMC Campus Public Safety/Security departments and local, state and federal law enforcement. Essential Functions - Patrols (by foot and vehicle) assigned areas of facilities and grounds according to established schedule and investigates unusual occurrences. Performs parking enforcement related duties, to include, but not limited to, operating parking equipment, greeting, welcoming and directing customers. - Investigates and writes incident reports on a wide variety of security-related incidents including but not limited to; crimes committed on the property, injuries sustained on the property, actual or potential loss of hospital employee, patient, or visitor property through fire, theft, damage, or vandalism. Obtains and processes evidence related to the incident and interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects. - Assists Public Safety Dispatchers working in Communication Center as needed, and dispatches appropriate personnel to perform security assignments. Answers hospital emergency lines and directs personnel appropriately. Monitors various surveillance and alarm systems. Answers intercom and elevator calls for assistance promptly and professionally. Performs parking enforcement related duties, to include, but not limited to, operating parking equipment, greeting, welcoming and directing customers. - Responds to emergency situations of various types. Responses may include activities such as crowd control, disturbance resolution, verbal and physical intervention, firefighting duties, medical, combative and/or disruptive patients, and other activities of a similar nature, including subsequent appearances in court, hearings, or chambers, as requested. - Performs Weapon Screening services at designated locations to prevent weapons and other prohibited property from entering Children's facilities. Secures property/evidence as needed and/or directed. Liaison with MRMC Campus Public Safety/Security departments and local law enforcement. Performs security inspection tours and notifies appropriate personnel of problems, as necessary. - Questions or detains suspicious individuals or criminal violators on CW leased and/or owned properties. Restrains disorderly, combative, or injurious individuals according to established training standards as necessary to prevent imminent harm to self or others. - Badges and screens visitors per the visitation policy. Determines the guest&rsquo;s destination and/or transportation needs. Provides precise way finding. Directs and/or escorts employees, visitors, clients, and patients to all areas of hospital, clinic, grounds, facilities, etc. Performs traffic control functions as needed. Provides basic hospital information services, including being assigned to a Welcome Center. - Maintains current knowledge of CW policy and procedures and department Standards of Work (SOW) through regular and timely independent review of internal communication including emails, Newsbreak and attendance at relevant meetings. Education: - High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required - Post high school course work in criminal justice or related field preferred Experience: - 1+ years previous customer service experience required - 1+ years experience as a uniformed security officer in healthcare security, public safety, corporate security, law enforcement, and/or military service preferred - 1+ years experience performing weapon screening preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Requires an acceptable driving record, ability to be insured by CHHS carrier. - Ability to successfully complete all required organizational and department introductory and annual competency training processes. - Ability to read and write in order to review and complete required incident reports and perform various recordkeeping activities. - Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are necessary in order to effectively interact with a variety of hospital employees, staff and visitors, sometimes under potentially stressful situations. - Intermediate computer skills in order to utilize current and future equipment and systems (PC software applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Epic hospital software application, CAD, Incident Reporting, Surveillance Systems, Weapon Screening Technology, etc.) - Analytical skills necessary in order to inspect, respond and manage emergent situations, inspect hospital areas, ensure safety and security of all hospital staff, visitors and patients, and prepare security incident reports, missing property reports, etc. - Ability to successfully complete and maintain all department training requirements in physical/verbal intervention and control technique program, use of typical security/law enforcement duty equipment (baton, handcuffs, etc.) and clinical violent restraint devises. - Ability to successfully complete and maintain all testing requirements under the Physical Capacity Exam (PCE). - Ability to successfully complete and maintain all department training requirements in physical/verbal intervention and control technique program, use of typical security/law enforcement duty equipment (baton, handcuffs, etc.) and clinical violent restraint devises. - Ability to respond to emergent situations in a professional and calming disposition while maintaining effective communication. Licenses and Certifications: - BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council within 90 Days required - License Driver's License - State of Wisconsin required - Marcus Crisis Prevention Program Certification (MCPP) - Marcus Autism Center within 1 Year required Required for All Jobs: - This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job. - Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
Certifications/Licenses:
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License Driver's License - State of Wisconsin, Marcus Crisis Prevention Program Certification (MCPP) - Marcus Autism Center</div>

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