Part Time Security Guard - London Public Library Central Branch

Position: Permanent Part-Time Security Guard

Site: London Public Library - Central Branch

Site Address: 251 Dundas St

Hours: Monday 1100-1900 and Saturday 1000-1800

Payrate: $ 18.54/hour

Posting Date: November 5th, 2025

Internal Closing Date: November 12th, 2025

Assignments include:

• Opening and closing the facility, patrolling interior and exterior spaces and controlling access/egress, providing security escorts, as required
• Operating, accessing, and occasionally monitoring the video surveillance equipment
• Monitoring and responding to alarm systems
• Guards shall, at all times maintain a high standard of civility, deportment and appearance and guards shall proactive a philosophy of compassion and de-escalation
• Supporting staff, volunteers, tenants and Library patrons by knowing and understanding the Library's Rules of Conduct and being able to apply these rules in a fair, dignified and positive manner.
• Reporting Incidents using the Library's Incident Reporting Tool
  Resolving incidents according to the Library's guidelines, instructions and reporting on incidents according to established procedures
• Protecting all persons and property in the event of medical, fire, disaster, severe weather, bomb threat, evacuation and other emergencies
• Functioning as the Primary First Aid service provider at the Central Library. This might include the ability to administer a blocking medication such as Naloxone, and use of devices such as automated external defibrillators (AED)
• All Emergency occurs are to be reported to the Library as soon as possible. A written incident report, using the Library's Incident Reporting Tool, shall be provided to the Library on any or all minor/major incidents.

Essential Job Functions:

• Be courteous and cooperative with a high quality of customer service.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
• Able to maintain a professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances and people under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• Write clear, concise, and legible reports.
• Patrol assigned area on foot, as assigned, to ensure personal, building, and equipment security.
• Communicates any concerns/issues with Site Supervisor.
• Able to maintain a professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances and people under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations
• Demonstrated punctuality and reliability.
• Watch for and report irregularities by completing investigations and incident reports, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contact emergency responders.

Requirements:

• Physical demands include excessive walking such as walking up to 5km in a shift and standing.
• Working knowledge of the Trespass to Property Act.
• Able to maintain a professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances and people under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on customer service along with good computer abilities.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write clear, concise, and legible reports.
• Patrol assigned area on foot, as assigned, to ensure personal, building, and equipment security.

Why choose Paladin?

• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Work today, get paid today – daily pay available
• Free Uniforms
• Security license reimbursement
• Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
• Paid vacation & sick days