Campus Public Safety Supervisor

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

The Campus Public Safety (CPS) Supervisor oversees SFU’s frontline community safety, asset protection, and emergency response services, supporting a safe, secure, and resilient campus environment. Within CPS, the role leads on campus responses to complex or high-risk incidents, including medical emergencies, persons in distress, suspicious activity, and all-hazards events, while ensuring a professional, person-centred approach aligned with University policy, legislation, and best practices.

About the Role

Acting as a senior first responder, Incident Commander, and investigator, the CPS Supervisor serves as an essential initial point of contact, determining immediate resourcing needs, initiating transitional care referrals, and identifying immediate risk mitigation measures. The role liaises with myriad internal and external partners, and provides mentorship to security personnel and student safety staff, while contributing to community safety initiatives across SFU’s campuses.

We are looking for a conscientious, engaged professional experienced working with individuals across the life span, including those with complex needs, and who thrives engaging respectfully, empathetically and professionally with all members of a diverse community. Our ideal candidate is experienced in ensuring coordinated operations, timely escalation, consistent good decision-making, and integrated incident response that builds trust, provides safety guidance, support investigations, and promote a respectful, inclusive, and person-centered approach to campus safety.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Health sciences, Public Safety or relevant field and four years of related experience in an operational public safety, community safety, medical first responder or security role, preferably in a Canadian public sector environment or other large multi-jurisdictional organization or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

* Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

SFU Campus Public Safety is hiring for two positions based on the Burnaby, BC campus. CPS Supervisor positions are considered essential service positions of trust, regularly require participation in shift rotations and on-call. Approved overtime is required in exigent circumstances.

This position will require a Criminal Records check as the position will require the individual to work with minors.