Security Services Worker, Campus Security

Description

Campus Security within VP Finance & Services is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Security Services Worker
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The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently and have a strong attention to detail. This position reports to the Supervisor, Security Patrol.

The University values authenticity, inclusivity, diversity, and critical thinking. We strive for community-focused excellence and accessibility, a sense of belonging where all can thrive. Employees will possess a desire to belong to an organization that values community and can respectfully manage complex scenarios with thoughtful judgment and critical thinking. The University places importance on staff safety first by providing comprehensive training and development to all employees.

Campus security operates 24 hours per day on a year-round basis. Employees are called upon to work rotating 12 hour shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

(job functions include but are not limited to):

• Act as a point of contact on behalf of the University Campus community
• Offer vehicle, foot and bike patrol for university buildings and grounds
• Successfully monitor CCTV cameras and operate the dispatch operations center
• Report on various tracking metrics, including but not limited to Life safety, Simplex fire panel, Genetec, Dispatch log, Resolver, Alertus and the U of C Safety app
• Provide immediate response to all emergency calls on campus
• Respond to and assist on calls for general service, assistance of staff, faculty, students, and visitors
• Identify and respond to potential threats on campus. (Infrastructure emergencies, flood/fire etc)
• Engage and collaborate with external emergency response agencies (Police, Fire, EMS)
• Write reports of daily activities, property damage or theft, criminal offences, or any other irregularities
• Contribute as a mentor for new employees and/or on specific training programs
• Opportunity to participate in the Mountain Bike Security Unit
• Participate in security initiatives and programs
• Safe walk, security alerts, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
• Provide specialized support and awareness training to other University departments as requested
• Personal Safety Awareness, Stop the Bleed, and Naloxone Administration

• High school graduation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comprehensive written and spoken English
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Operators License
• Be able to provide a clean criminal background check including a vulnerable sector clearance letter
• Physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and part of a team Strong customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrates/Exemplifies strong ethical standards, reflecting trustworthiness, integrity and good judgement

• Previous security or law enforcement experience
• Post secondary education in a related discipline
• Current level C CPR (including AED) and Standard First Aid Certificates. (Employer willing to train qualified candidates within the first 30 days of hire)
• Security Services and Investigators Act (SSIA) license. (Employer willing to train qualified candidates within the first 30 days of hire)

September 7, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 2.

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