Security Guard

Gail Borden Public Library has an immediate opening for a part-time Security Guard.  The individual in this position will patrol the interior and exterior of the Main Library, as well as the branch locations. The person in this position must exercise sound judgment in interpreting library safety and security policies with the ability to take decisive action when needed. This position requires the ability to make continuous rounds of all public and staff areas, including parking areas. 

The mix of duties for this position includes, but is not limited to:

• Assists staff in maintaining appropriate customer behavior.
• Enforces correction of minor policy infractions
• Writes Incident Reports for unusual or disruptive incidents.
• Assists in monitoring theft detection.
• Performs a total security check of Library facilities after closing.
• Assists with maintenance functions as needed.

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Valid Illinois driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Requires physical stamina and mobility to perform ongoing patrols of interior and exterior library spaces.
• Knowledge and experience in security procedures, emergency safety practices, and de-escalation techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills
• Prior police, fire or military experience strongly preferred.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

18 hours per week; the schedule includes afternoon, evening, and weekend hours. Must be available to respond on an on-call basis to escalated security incidents, as needed.

Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour. Click here for benefit information.

Application Deadline → February 27, 2026, or until filled.

Please review the full job description and consider joining our Team! Click here to download the Employment Application and save it as a pdf file. Submit the Employment Application, cover letter, and resume to → jobs@gailborden.info.

 

 

 

 

 

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