Security Associate I

Job Description

Description:

Security Associate I

Job Summary

Performs a variety of activities to ensure the safety and security of staff and the public under the direction of the Branch Manager.

Core Job Functions

Greets and welcomes customers and provides directions and/or refers them to appropriate staff members

Monitors customer behavior and enforces Library rules

Assists staff and customers in situations relating to safety and security

Conducts inside and outside patrol checks on a regular basis

Locks and secures the building at closing

Writes security reports

Functions as liaison to police and court system

Facilitates meeting room and facility use

Monitors security cameras

Reports unsafe building conditions to a supervisor

Participates in workshops or trainings as requested

May:

Participate in branch or system wide work teams

Assist customers with copier and printers

Assist with training new staff on security camera use

Performs other duties and participates in special projects, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Technological systems and their uses as described under Level 4 – Specialized Technology Competency (see Technology Competencies)

Safety and security procedures

Ability to:

Learn St. Mary’s County Library policies and procedures

Communicate effectively with colleagues, Library trustees, local government elected and appointed officials, community leaders, vendors, and citizens

Operate relevant computer systems (including hardware and software), current audio-visual equipment, and office machines

Learn security camera software specific to the Library

Use common sense and good judgement

Travel throughout the system and community, work a variety of schedules that include evenings and weekends, and accept system-wide transfers

Skills:

Excellent communication skills, both in writing and orally

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent decision-making and problem solving skills with emphasis on personal responsibility and willingness to deal with issues at hand

Training and/or Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

One or more years of security related experience is preferred.

Licenses or Certificates

None

Physical Demands

Work requires continual walking and standing.

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls.

FLSA Classification

Non-Exempt

Grade

Hourly Rate

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Revised 11/2018Requirements:

Job Closing Date: March 26, 2026

Position: Security Associate I

Grade: Grade SP1, Step 1

Benefits: PTO Leave, Holidays

Optional: Supplemental Insurance, 457 Retirement Plan, Credit Union Membership

Location: Lexington Park Library

Hours: 18/week + 7 every third week

Schedule: Monday 4p-8p, Tuesday, 5p-8p, Wednesday 4p-8p, Thursday 5p-8p, Sunday 1p-5p; Every third Saturday 9a-5p

Interview Details

The interview will be drop-in, in person on March 26, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Lexington Park Library.

Before You Arrive

Please submit your application online prior to the interview date.

Full-time