Special Constable

Department: Office of the VP Fin. and Admin.

Job Type: Continuing

Full-time/Part-time: Full Time (>=1249 hrs/year)

Campus: Waterloo

Reports to: Manager, Special Constable Services

Employee Group: Special Constable

Final date to receive applications: August 12, 2026

The Special Constable is responsible for patrolling and forming partnerships in the Neighbourhoods. A variety of duties related to the safety and security of the Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford Campus. A responsive, community focused approach is required to ensure that facilities, students, staff and faculty are safe and secure at optimum levels.

This position has a university-wide mandate and is based at the Waterloo Campus. The incumbent provides subject matter expertise to all campuses, requiring regular interpersonal interactions and collaboration with departments at the Waterloo Campus, the Brantford Campus, the Toronto office and external partners. Special attention is given to ensure equitable service delivery across all locations.

• Meet with team members and other supervisors to ensure a consistent service delivery within the Neighborhoods and that information flows openly with all members.
• Establish goals and objectives in concert with team members.
• In concert with team members and Laurier community partners, develop and implement strategies to address Laurier community needs and concerns.
• Ensure compliance of all activities in accordance with policies, procedures, Police Services Act, Special Constable Hand book and agreement with the Waterloo Regional Police Service.
• Notify the Director of any major incidents relating to Wilfrid Laurier University.
• Liaison with student groups, faculty, staff and associations within the Laurier Community.
• Promote effective interpersonal relationships within teams and with other areas within the Laurier Community.
• Monitor calls for service and ensure overall effectiveness of response.
• Ensure all criminal incidents are reported daily as per the agreement with Waterloo Regional Police Service to North Division.
• Accuracy, completeness and timely submission of all reports or documentation relating to incidents on campus.
• Respond to requests for assistance.
• Enforcement of University regulations, and abide municipal, provincial and federal laws.
• Patrol of campus grounds and buildings on foot, bicycle and vehicle.
• Lock and unlock building entrances, classrooms, offices and other areas as required.
• Regular checks of emergency equipment.
• Provide information services.
• Control of pedestrian traffic when required.
• Provide advice with respect to other campus services.
• Liaise with local law enforcement agencies.
• Monitor parking lots for infractions.
• Provide escorts as required.
• Regular checks of staff/faculty working alone on campus as needed.
• Maintain the peace in support of the academic mission.

• Liaise with the Supervisor or Director with respect to the coordination of neighbourhood activity and resource deployment.
• Liaise with the Laurier Community, the City of Waterloo agencies, Waterloo Regional Police Service, and other services as required.
• Attend community events and participate on Boards, committees or community consultation groups as required.

• Innovative and analytical problem solving skills.
• An understanding of the concepts and application of Community Based Policing and the model used in Ontario.
• Excellent knowledge of policies, procedures and the law pertaining to the duties of a Special Constable.
• Ability to coach, interact with and transfer information within a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and active listening skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to articulate detail.
• Self motivated with well developed time management skills.
• Minimum OSSD or equivalent.
• You must have or are in the process of obtaining the OACP Constable Selection Certificate prior to the interview or have an Ontario Police College Recruit Certificate (not required for currently serving Police Officers).
• Class G drivers’ licence.
• Preference will be given to persons with past police experience.
• Be physically fit and able to…