Library Community Service Officer (Full-Time)

Job Summary

The Library Community Service Officer reports to and receives supervision from the Lead Library Community Service Officer. The Library Community Service Officer is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for the patrons, staff, collections, and facilities of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library.

Key Responsibilities

• Encourage compliance with library policies
• Report suspected hazards and criminal behavior
• Provide assistance to patrons and staff as requested
• Respond to alarms and other calls for service
• Write police reports
• Respond to alarms from theft detection devices
• Provide information to patrons coming to the library
• Create a professional atmosphere that both comforts patrons and deters criminal activity
• Monitor Closed Circuit Television surveillance system
• Monitor Integrated Security System and Alarms
• Monitor Elevator Command Computer System
• Operate Radio Base Station for Security Officers and UPD

After appointment, Community Service Officers must successfully complete the appropriate training program designed by the University Police Department.

The Community Service Officer must have the ability to walk, stand, sit, see in appropriate color vision, hear in an appropriate range of sounds, balance, climb, twist, bend, and reach with hands and arms. Assignments will require standing, sitting, or walking for lengthy periods of time, and may be indoors or outdoors. Employees may be exposed to physical and verbal abuse where considerable self-control must be exercised. Some of the work may require considerable physical exertion and viewing of surveillance monitor equipment.

The work environment is a multi-story library building and the exterior walkways and access ways. Any indoor assignment may require standing, sitting, or walking for lengthy periods of time. Employees may be exposed to weather conditions and outdoor temperatures. Employees may be exposed to physical and verbal abuse where considerable self-control must be exercised. Some of the work may require considerable physical exertion and viewing of surveillance monitor equipment. Incumbents are assigned to shift work and rotated among various assignments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required Qualifications

License

A valid driver's license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver's license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.

Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation

Classification : Community Service Specialist I

Anticipated Hiring Range : $4,618 / month

Hiring Range : $3,680 / month - $5,310 / month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the .

Application Procedure

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All applicants must apply within the specified application period : June 5, 2025 through June 22, 2025 . This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

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