Salary: $20.93 Hourly
Location : Rochester, NY
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 26FY0364PLA17
Department: Rochester Public Library
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 8/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description
This is a key job in the Security program of the City of Rochester. The employee works under the direction of senior level personnel.
LOCATIONS:
Central Library: 20 hours a week., Hours Vary
Wheatley Library: Monday & Wednesday: 3PM - 7PM
Tuesday & Thursday: 2PM - 6PM
Friday: 1PM - 5PM
Typical Work Activities
- Patrols an assigned area to ensure safety of persons and property;
- Investigates complaints and disturbances;
- Keeps patrol area orderly and notes any problems needing the attention of superiors;
- Apprehends lawbreakers and disorderly persons in keeping with the jurisdiction of his job;
- Inspects buildings and property for safety, health or fire hazards and brings details to attention of superior;
- Enforces vehicles and safety regulations as required by specific assignment;
- Keeps order at public gatherings and at special events;
- Makes regular reports of events occurring during his shift or detail;
- Assumes desk duty at an assigned post at request of supervisory personnel;
- Performs special assignments at request of supervisory personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
I. Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D.
AND
II. Possession of NYS Security Guard Certification at time of application.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid New York State class D driver's license.
This license must be maintained throughout employment in this job.
NYS Security Guard Certification will continue to be required throughout employment.
For full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
For less-than full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.