Security Guard
- London, ON, Canada
$19 CAD / hour · Contract
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Job details
- Pay
- $19 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Contract
- Apply by
- Experience
- At least 2 years of security experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Position Overview
Title: Security Guard
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time
Pay Rate: $19/hour
Site: London Public Library (Sherwood Branch)
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (09:00 - 21:00), Friday (10:00 to 18:00)
Overtime Methodology: Averaging Agreement (AA)
Site Overview
The London Public Library is a vibrant, inclusive community hub serving patrons of all ages. Security guards at this site help foster a safe, calm, and respectful environment where everyone feels welcome. Working here means taking a customer-first approach to security, relying on clear communication, compassion, and sound judgment to support community members and library staff alike.
What You'll Be Doing
Internal Applicants: November 17, 2026
If you are ready to bring your customer-focused security experience to a supportive community setting, we welcome your application today.
Title: Security Guard
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time
Pay Rate: $19/hour
Site: London Public Library (Sherwood Branch)
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (09:00 - 21:00), Friday (10:00 to 18:00)
Overtime Methodology: Averaging Agreement (AA)
Site Overview
The London Public Library is a vibrant, inclusive community hub serving patrons of all ages. Security guards at this site help foster a safe, calm, and respectful environment where everyone feels welcome. Working here means taking a customer-first approach to security, relying on clear communication, compassion, and sound judgment to support community members and library staff alike.
What You'll Be Doing
- Opening and closing the facility, conducting interior and exterior patrols, managing building access and egress, and providing safety escorts as needed.
- Supporting staff, volunteers, and patrons by upholding the Library’s Rules of Conduct in a fair, dignified, and positive manner.
- Using proactive de-escalation techniques and compassion to manage and resolve site incidents in line with established library procedures.
- Serving as the primary First Aid responder on-site, including administering Naloxone and operating an automated external defibrillator (AED) when required.
- Protecting the public, staff, volunteers, contractors, and property during emergencies such as fires, medical incidents, severe weather, and evacuations.
- Monitoring alarm systems, as well as operating, accessing, and reviewing video surveillance equipment.
- Documenting all minor and major incidents promptly and accurately using the Library’s Incident Reporting Tool.
- Valid Ontario Security License.
- Valid First Aid & CPR Level C certification from a WSIB-approved provider.
- At least 2 years of security experience.
- College or university education.
- Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Internal Applicants: November 17, 2026
If you are ready to bring your customer-focused security experience to a supportive community setting, we welcome your application today.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Open and close the library, patrol the premises, manage access, support patrons and staff, and respond to incidents and emergencies. Monitor alarms and video surveillance, provide first aid when needed, and document incidents accurately.
Requirements
Applicants must have a valid Ontario Security License, valid WSIB-approved First Aid and CPR Level C certification, and at least two years of security experience. College or university education, fluent written and verbal English, authorization to work in Canada, and the ability to pass a criminal background check are also required.
Skills
- Security Patrols
- Access Control
- De-escalation
- Conflict Resolution
- First Aid
- CPR
- Naloxone Administration
- AED Operation
- Emergency Response
- Incident Reporting
- Video Surveillance
- Alarm Monitoring
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Sound Judgment
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Categories
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Ontario Security License
- First Aid
- CPR Level C
- WSIB-Approved Provider
- Security Experience
- Security Patrols
- Facility Opening And Closing
- Access And Egress Management
- Safety Escorts
- Library Rules Of Conduct
- De-escalation
- Incident Response
- Naloxone
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Emergency Response
- Fire Safety
- Medical Emergencies
- Severe Weather
- Evacuations
- Alarm Systems
- Video Surveillance
- Incident Reporting Tool
- Criminal Background Check
- Averaging Agreement