Campus Security Investigator & Special Events Lead

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension

Group insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The University of Ottawa seeks a dedicated investigator to conduct criminal and non-criminal investigations on campus, ensuring confidentiality and robust liaison with law enforcement. The role also oversees security at events and leads crime prevention initiatives.

Applicants should have a post-secondary degree, at least four years in investigations, and an Ontario private investigator license or eligibility for certification. Strong bilingual communication is required.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree or diploma relevant to the position.
• A minimum of four years of experience in investigations, security, and emergencies.
• Valid Ontario Private Investigator license, or ability to obtain Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Certification.
• Driver's license valid in Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations on university property, criminal or non-criminal, and manage case confidentiality.
• Provide security oversight at special events and campus safety programs.
• Lead crime prevention programs and liaise with external agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare incident reports, track statistics, and support cost-recovery for security operations.

Skills

Investigations

Security coordination

Threat risk assessment

Communication

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma

Tools

Windows Office

Job description

The University of Ottawa seeks a dedicated investigator to conduct criminal and non-criminal investigations on campus, ensuring confidentiality and robust liaison with law enforcement. The role also oversees security at events and leads crime prevention initiatives.

Applicants should have a post-secondary degree, at least four years in investigations, and an Ontario private investigator license or eligibility for certification. Strong bilingual communication is required.