WHY WORK AT THE LIBRARY
We think Spokane Public Library is awesome. We are growing, building new facilities, and adding exciting new services and programs that are essential to the growth and success of our community. We work hard to connect Spokane citizens with the resources to make them more interesting, confident, and connected to their community. Join a dedicated and enthusiastic staff of 100 employees working hard to make Spokane a better place.
We honor a commitment to staff development, recruitment, and promotion to reflect a diversity in age, race, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other characteristics.
Position Overview:
The Security Guard is responsible for maintaining safety and security across all Spokane Public Library facilities. This role involves implementing security protocols, conducting routine safety assessments in collaboration with staff in order to maintain a safe and secure environment for all Library staff and customers. This position demands a high level of alertness and a commitment to upholding the library’s standards and policies, including the Spokane Public Library Code of Conduct. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of responsibility, excellent observational skills, and the ability to interact positively with the public. The Security Guard reports directly to the Safety and Security Manager.
2025 Wage Range: $18.05 – $22.84 hourly
Preferred Qualifications:
•Five years of experience in security settings, preferably within a public setting.
•Must have or be able to obtain Security Guard license or equivalent training.
•Must have or be able to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification.
See the full job description with list of responsibility and qualifications needed here. Please send a resume and letter of interest to Samantha Day: sday@spokanelibrary.org.
Thank you for your interest in working at the Spokane Public Library!
About Spokane Public Library
The Spokane Public Library’s mission and vision is to be a community of learning and to inspire a thriving city through cultural and educational opportunities. We value education, collaboration, diversity, innovation, the customer experience, and everyday accountability. Since 1894, we have been dedicated to bringing people, information, and ideas together for the continuous growth and success of our community.
We are committed to staff development, recruitment, and promotion that embraces diversity in age, race, color, ethnicity, marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, mental and physical ability, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other characteristics. We are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming of intersectional identities in all its forms.
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About Spokane Public Library
The Spokane Public Library’s mission and vision is to be a community of learning and to inspire a thriving city through cultural and educational opportunities. We value education, collaboration, diversity, innovation, the customer experience, and everyday accountability. Since 1894, we have been dedicated to bringing people, information, and ideas together for the continuous growth and success of our community.
We are committed to staff development, recruitment, and promotion that embraces diversity in age, race, color, ethnicity, marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, mental and physical ability, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other characteristics. We are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming of intersectional identities in all its forms.