Position: Security Guard Site: Lambton County Library Address: 124 Christina St S, Sarnia, ON N7T 8E1 City: Sarnia, ON Status: Full-Time Hours: Monday to Friday (0700-1400/1400-2030) subject to change based on library events Pay Rate: $18.54/hour after completion of site training Overtime Method: Employment Standards Act
Are you interested in starting a career in a fast paced and growing industry? As a provider of security services to clients with complex security needs, Paladin Security Group is offering an exciting career opportunity for you to give back to your community, while developing skills for future careers. Our training programs are also a leader in the security industry, and they will help prepare you for advancements, as well as build your resume for a potential career in law enforcement.
Essential Job Functions:

• Open and close the facility
• Patrol (by foot) the interior and exterior of the facility
• Control access/egress to the building
• Operate, access and monitor CCTV equipment
• Troubleshoot and report on problems discovered through CCTV footage
• Monitor alarm system
• Provide security escorts
• Provide high level of customer service – Able to liaise with all levels of staff, community contacts and patrons of the facility
• Communicate professionally, respectfully and with compassion when interacting with members of the public and practicing de-escalation with trespassers and vagrants
• Maintain a high standard of civility, deportment, and appearance
• Complete well-written and detailed daily shift and incident reports as soon as possible following an event
• Identify hazards that would have the likelihood of causing harm, injury or damage, evaluating the risk, and responding to and controlling hazards in a timely effective manner
• Protect all persons (including public, staff, volunteers, on-site contractors, tenants) and property in the event of medical, fire, disaster, severe weather, bomb threat, evacuation and other emergencies; Liaise with key community contacts such as Sarnia Police Services, Sarnia Fire, Lambton EMS, etc, as required
• Function as the primary first aid service provider. This might include the ability to administer a blocking medication such as Naloxone, and use of devices such as automated external defibrillators (AED)
• Ability to utilize computer and various software including Microsoft Office
• Other security duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Valid Ontario Security Guard license
• Emergency First Aid & CPR level C Certification
• Valid Ontario Driver's license
• Ability to deescalate tense situations
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong verbal/written communication skills in English
• Proven computer skills
• Ability to solve problems, make decisions and respond to emergencies while working independently
• Superior customer service skills
• Demonstrated punctuality and reliability, tact and diplomacy
• Reliable transportation to the job site
• Position requires the ability to walk/stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to read and understand established post orders and follow direction from Manager
• Successful interview with Site Manager

Highlights:

• Extensive Paid Industry Training
• Employer Paid Benefits
• Opportunities for Growth & Advancement

At the time of the interview applicant must be able to produce proof of completion of the following prerequisites:

1. Double COVID-19 Vaccination Record
2. A Valid Ontario Security Guard License
3. Proficient in English (both oral and written)
4. First aid/CPR Level C Certificate

Successful completion of the following requirements provided by Paladin are mandatory prior to placement:

1. Management of Aggressive Behavior
2. Use of Force
3. Additional courses as assigned

Upon hire successful applicants will be required to complete the following Paladin online courses:

1. Management of Aggressive Behavior
2. Use of Force
3. Customer Service
4. Patrol Procedures
5. Diversity Awareness
6. Finding the OHS Manual
7. Paladin OHS Orientation
8. Dealing with People with Mental Illness
9. Workplace Respect
10. Slips, Trips and Falls
11. Additional courses as assigned

Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place! Do you have superior customer service skills and a passion for helping people? Are you able to think quickly on your feet and defuse difficult situations? Your track record of handling a great deal of responsibility combined with your varied life experience and enthusiasm for a job well done make you an ideal candidate for our team! The Paladin Difference starts with our officers; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.