Security Services Officer
About this role
The Atlanta University Center (AUC) Robert W. Woodruff Library is seeking an organized and proactive Security Services Officer. The Security Services Officer will patrol the building, parking lots and grounds to ensure security and prevent damage to or loss of company and employee property. She/he will also assist in securing the safety of the Library's property, patrons, visitors, and staff.
About Us
The AUC Woodruff Library supports the teaching and learning missions of three institutions of higher learning that comprise the world's largest consortium of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) - Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. Our staff is diverse and represents many nations, background, and perspectives, yet we all work together to meet the needs of our students, faculty, and other stakeholders. We are an organization of transformation and growth, which means significant opportunities exist for talented and energetic individuals.
What We Offer Our Employees
- Competitive Pay and Benefits Package
- Generous Paid Time Off for both Full-Time & Part-Time Employees
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match for employees contributing between 3 – 7%.
- 13 Paid Holidays Per Year
- Supportive Work Environment
- Opportunities for Advancement & Career Development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discount Program
What We Require for the Security Services Officer Role:
- Highschool diploma/GED or vocational school diploma
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in security
- Ability to pass a criminal background and drug screen.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; running may be required to address and report emergency incidents.
- Flexibility to work evenings, overnight, and weekends as required.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Experience & Credentials:
- Military or law enforcement experience
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Provides first response to Library customer service including, but not limited to, handling patron service requests and providing building directional layout.
- Make routine rounds of the building and grounds by vehicle or walking.
- Responds to building alarm notices.
- Monitor all entrances during the arrival and departure of employees at main shift changes.
The Atlanta University Center (AUC) Robert W. Woodruff Library is a place where forward-thinking and innovative employees work and collaborate. If you wish to become part of our talented group, please apply today!
The Robert W. Woodruff Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company at a glance
Established in 1982, the Atlanta University Center (AUC) Robert W.
Woodruff Library is named in honor of the late Robert Winship Woodruff, a
philanthropist and former CEO of The Coca-Cola Company. The Library serves
three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs): Clark Atlanta
University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. Beyond its aesthetic
appeal, this state-of-the-art facility has become a leading repository of
information resources and an innovator in the delivery of digital content.
In August 2024, Dr. Kimberley Bugg assumed the position of CEO and
Library Director.
The AUC Woodruff Library received the 2016 Excellence in Academic
Libraries Award in the university category from the Association of College
and Research Libraries (ACRL). In July 2022, the Library became the 127th
member of the Association of Research Libraries, marking it as the second
HBCU to achieve this distinction. The Library operates as a nonprofit
corporation under the Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code and is dedicated
to educational and charitable purposes as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of
the IRS Code. It is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees.
The AUC Woodruff Library also houses the Archives Research Center,
renowned for its extensive collection of materials related to the African
American experience. This includes the John Henrik Clarke Africana and
African American Collection, the Henry P. Slaughter and Countee Cullen
Memorial Collection, and the Southern Education Foundation Collection.
Additionally, at the request of Morehouse College, the Library serves as the
custodian of the Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection, as
well as the Joseph Echols Lowery and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection.
Top Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Supportive Work Environment
- Career Development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
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