Campus Safety & Security Officer (24/7)

Cape Breton University; Sydney; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Breton University invites applications for the position of Campus Security Officer within the Emergency Management & Security Services department. This is a full-time continuing position that maintains 24/7 campus security coverage, responds to emergencies, and enforces university regulations with professionalism.

The officer exercises independent judgment, conducts patrols, manages access, delivers safety education, coordinates with emergency services, and supports campus wellbeing

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in policing, corrections, criminology, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in policing, corrections, or security services.
• Valid CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (or ability to obtain).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract.
• Ability to obtain and maintain: Criminal Record Check; Special Constable status (Applicable to Full-Time position only)

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and security of students, staff, visitors, and University property.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies with initial scene control, fact gathering, reporting.
• Monitor access points; lock and unlock facilities per schedule.
• Conduct proactive patrols and ensure physical campus security.
• Prepare clear reports and preserve evidence as required.
• Administer First Aid/CPR and coordinate responses with emergency services.

Skills

Strong communication

Shift work experience

De-escalation skills

Education

Diploma or Certificate in policing/criminology

Tools

CCTV & access control systems

Electronic reporting systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Cape Breton University invites applications for the position of Campus Security Officer within the Emergency Management & Security Services department. This is a full-time continuing position that maintains 24/7 campus security coverage, responds to emergencies, and enforces university regulations with professionalism.

The officer exercises independent judgment, conducts patrols, manages access, delivers safety education, coordinates with emergency services, and supports campus wellbeing