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LION GUARD SECURITY

Job Description: Bar & Event Security Guard

• Smart serve
• Security license
• CPR
• Bar/Event experience required
• Friday to Sunday availability mandatory

Department: Security Operations Position
Type: Part-Time / Casual / Event-Based / Full-Time, as required
Reports To: Site Supervisor, Event Supervisor, Field Manager, or Operations Management
Work Locations: Bars, nightclubs, lounges, licensed establishments, concerts, festivals, private events, and other assigned venues
Location: Toronto, ON

Position Summary
Lion Guard Security is seeking professional, alert, and customer-service-oriented Bar & Event Security Guards to maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment at licensed establishments and special events.
Successful candidates will be responsible for monitoring entrances, managing crowds, supporting venue rules, identifying potential safety concerns, responding to incidents, and helping prevent disturbances through communication, observation, and de-escalation.

Candidates must demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, integrity, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Guards must understand the responsibilities associated with working in environments where alcohol is served and must follow applicable Ontario legislation, AGCO requirements relevant to their assigned duties, and Lion Guard Security policies.

Key Responsibilities
1. Access Control and Door Security
* Monitor entrances, exits, and designated access points.* Conduct identification checks and assist with age-verification procedures as directed by the venue's approved policies and applicable law.* Enforce venue entry requirements, capacity limits, dress codes, and other lawful admission policies.* Prevent unauthorized entry and monitor for prohibited items in accordance with approved site procedures and applicable law.* Monitor individuals entering and leaving the premises and communicate concerns to supervisors or venue management.* Support orderly lineups and prevent crowding, disputes, and unauthorized access.
2. Crowd Management and Guest Safety
* Monitor patrons for escalating behaviour, harassment, fighting, threats, intoxication, and other safety concerns.* Maintain a visible and professional security presence.* Use verbal communication, conflict resolution, and de-escalation techniques to prevent situations from escalating.* Assist with maintaining safe occupancy, clear exits, and unobstructed emergency routes.* Monitor designated indoor and outdoor areas, including patios, queues, and areas immediately surrounding the venue where assigned.* Provide assistance to patrons who may be distressed, vulnerable, injured, or experiencing a medical emergency.
3. Alcohol-Related Safety and AGCO Compliance
* Observe and report signs of intoxication, disorderly conduct, underage drinking concerns, and other alcohol-related risks.* Support venue management and authorized liquor-service staff in implementing responsible alcohol-service and safety procedures.* Notify the appropriate venue representative when a patron appears intoxicated or presents a safety risk.* Assist with the safe and orderly departure of patrons when requested and appropriate.* Never serve, sell, or supply alcohol unless separately authorized, appropriately trained, and assigned to a role permitting those duties.* Never independently alter a venue's alcohol-service procedures or make decisions reserved for the liquor licence holder or authorized venue management.* Follow applicable AGCO requirements, venue operating procedures, and event-specific instructions.
4. Incident Response and Emergency Management
* Respond promptly to disturbances, physical altercations, threats, medical emergencies, fire alarms, and other incidents.* Contact police, paramedics, fire services, or other emergency responders when required.* Notify the supervisor and venue management of significant incidents as soon as practicable.* Provide first aid or CPR within the limits of current training and certification.* Preserve relevant information and cooperate with police and emergency responders.* Assist with evacuations and emergency procedures without placing oneself or others at unnecessary risk.* Document incidents accurately, objectively, and promptly using Lion Guard Security's approved reporting system.
5. Conflict Resolution and Use of Force
* Prioritize communication, de-escalation, prevention, and voluntary compliance.* Use physical intervention only when legally justified, necessary, proportionate, and consistent with applicable law, approved training, and company policy.* Never use force as punishment, retaliation, intimidation, or a response to verbal disrespect alone.* Request police assistance when a situation exceeds the guard's authority, training, or safe capacity to manage.* Report any use-of-force incident, injury, arrest-related involvement, or other reportable event in accordance with applicable requirements and company procedures.
6. Customer Service and Professional Conduct
* Treat patrons, staff, performers, vendors, and members of the public respectfully and without discrimination.* Communicate venue rules clearly, calmly, and professionally.* Avoid unnecessary confrontations, arguments, provocative language, or unprofessional conduct.* Protect confidential information and respect personal privacy.* Maintain a professional image that reflects Lion Guard Security's standards.
7. Reporting and Communication
* Complete shift reports, incident reports, occurrence logs, and other required documentation.* Record relevant observations, times, actions taken, witnesses, and notifications accurately.* Participate in shift briefings and handovers.* Immediately escalate serious safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor.* Follow lawful instructions from authorized supervisors and venue representatives within the scope of the assignment.

Qualifications and Requirements
Candidates must:
* Be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in Canada.* Hold a valid Ontario Security Guard Licence issued under Ontario's private security licensing framework.* Carry a digital or printed copy of their security guard licence while on duty and produce it when legally required.* Meet applicable criminal-record and licensing eligibility requirements.* Demonstrate strong verbal communication, observation, judgment, and conflict-resolution skills.* Be able to remain calm and professional in crowded, noisy, fast-paced, and potentially confrontational environments.* Be physically capable of performing the essential duties of the assigned position, with reasonable accommodation where required.* Be available for evening, overnight, weekend, holiday, and event-based shifts as scheduled.* Follow Lion Guard Security's uniform, punctuality, attendance, conduct, and reporting requirements.

Preferred Qualifications
* Previous experience in bar, nightclub, concert, festival, or licensed-establishment security.* Experience in crowd management, access control, or event operations.* Current first aid and CPR certification.* Experience in verbal de-escalation, emergency response, and incident documentation.* Familiarity with AGCO requirements and the responsibilities of security personnel at licensed establishments.* Strong customer-service skills and the ability to work effectively within a security team.

Uniform and Appearance Standards
All guards must:
* Wear the approved Lion Guard Security uniform and identification.* Maintain a clean, professional, and well-presented appearance.* Wear appropriate footwear for the assigned environment.* Follow company policies prohibiting unauthorized weapons, equipment, headphones, and Bluetooth devices while on duty.* Use only equipment authorized for the assignment and permitted by law and company policy.
Scheduling and Attendance
* Arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled shift to allow time for preparation and handover.* Remain at the assigned post until properly relieved or authorized to leave.* Notify the scheduler or supervisor promptly if an emergency affects attendance.* Follow all shift-confirmation, check-in, and check-out procedures.* Never abandon an assigned post without proper authorization or an appropriate emergency response.
Regulatory and Legal Compliance
All duties must be performed in accordance with applicable legislation and regulations, including:
* Ontario's Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 and its regulations, including applicable licensing, uniform, conduct, and reporting requirements.* Ontario's Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 and O. Reg. 746/21: Licensing, as applicable to the assignment.* Applicable AGCO requirements, licence conditions, event-permit conditions, and venue procedures.* Applicable human rights, occupational health and safety, privacy, and other relevant legal requirements.
Guards must understand that the liquor licence holder and venue management retain their respective legal responsibilities. Security personnel support compliance and safety but must not assume authority that has not been lawfully assigned to them.

What Lion Guard Security Offers
* Opportunities to work at bars, nightclubs, concerts, festivals, and special events.* Experience in dynamic security environments.* Opportunities to develop skills in crowd management, customer service, and incident response.* Opportunities for additional assignments and advancement based on performance, qualifications, and operational requirements.* A professional team environment focused on safety, accountability, and service excellence.

How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their résumé and confirm that they hold a valid Ontario Security Guard Licence. Please include relevant security experience, availability, and any current first aid or other applicable
certifications.
Lion Guard Security is committed to professionalism, accountability, respectful service, and the safety of the public, our clients, and our employees.