Site Supervisor - London Public Library - Central Branch

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Site Supervisor - London Public Library - Central Branch
Position: Site Supervisor
Site: London Public Library - Central Branch
Site Address: 251 Dundas Street, London, ON N6A 6H9
Status: Full Time
Hours: 2 week Rotating Schedule
Week #1 Monday - Friday 0900-1700hr
Week #2 Tuesday - Saturday 0900-1700hr
Overtime Method: Employment Standards Act - calculating after 88 hours bi-weekly

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Control, oversee and direct the activities of Site Guards
• 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

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Ontario Security Guard licence (required)
• Valid First Aid Level C Certificate
• Exceptional Customer Service SkillsProficient with Microsoft Office

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 are all core requirements
• Superior written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write clear, concise and legible reports
• Demonstrated punctuality and reliability, tact and diplomacy
• Patrol assigned area on foot, as assigned, to ensure personal, building and equipment security
• 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, such as police, fire and/or ambulance personnel, as required
• Sustain effective relationships with key stakeholders and provide specialized security services by enforcing rules and regulations when required
• Offer support to any person in need such as providing good customer service when providing a security presence, such as providing direction, responding to emergency situations involving violent individuals and injuries
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
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• Operating, accessing and occasionally monitoring the video surveillance equipment
• Monitoring and responding to alarm systems
• 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, procedures, and reporting on incidents according to established procedures
• Protecting 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
• 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