Afternoon Team Lead - London Public Library (Central Branch)

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Site Description:

The London Public Library is a welcoming, inclusive community space that serves patrons of all ages. Security Guards at this site play a key role in maintaining a safe, respectful, and calm environment for staff and visitors. The position requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a customer-service approach to security.

Position: Afternoon Team Lead

Status: Full Time

Site: Central Public Library

Hours: Monday-Thursday (14:00 - 22:00 hours), Friday (11:00 - 1900 hours)

Payrate: $22.35/hour

Overtime Method: Averaging Agreement (AA)

Posting Date: September 22nd, 2026

Internal Closing Date: September 29th, 2026

External Closing Date: October 31st, 2026

Job Duties:

• Control, oversee and direct the activities of Site Guards during the afternoon shift
• Motivate and manage the performance of security staff to ensure that the performance of all Guards is of the highest quality and complies with requirements
• Liaise with the London Public Library management and Community Agencies with regard to any security issues and implement instructions and temporary post orders as necessary
• Assist in developing policies for continuous improvement to services to enhance services
• Orientate and Train: Provide appropriate orientation and training
• Assign Work: Assign special assignment duties to guards ensuring they are qualified and trained for the task
• Scheduling: Create and manage the work schedule for the department
• Corrective Actions: Address performance problems through the Paladin performance management procedures
• Incident Reports: Review and sign-off on all incident reports created each shift by Security
• Emergency Response: Emergency Team Representative to actively monitor site conditions and assist with plant evacuation process.

Prerequisites:

• Valid Security License for the province of Ontario
• Valid First Aid & CPR Level C from a WSIB approved provider
• English (oral and written) fluency is a must
• 3 Years of experience in security is required
• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

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
• Additional perks

Education Requirements (All)

College/University Education

Certification Requirements (All)

First Aid and CPR - Level C Certification
Valid Ontario Security License

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026 – Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE!
The Paladin Difference starts with our people; 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!

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and we believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days