Peace Officer (Multiple Vacancies) - Security Services, Office of Vice-President Finance and Ad[...]

MacEwan University; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

MacEwan University is seeking Peace Officers to ensure the safety and security of the campus. This full-time role requires graduates of recognized peace officer programs with at least two years of experience. Key responsibilities include patrolling, emergency response, and community engagement.

Benefits

Generous vacation time

Flexible benefits package

Continuous learning culture

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience as a Peace Officer level 1.
• P.A.R.E. (Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation) certificate required.
• Knowledge of emergency response plans and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety on campus through patrols and community engagement.
• Respond to alarms and investigate reported incidents.
• Conduct shift debriefs and manage incident documentation.

Skills

Problem solving

Communications

Interpersonal skills

Critical decision making

Education

Graduate of a police / peace officer program recognized by the Government of Alberta

Current First Aid and CPR-C Certificate

Job description

Peace Officer (Multiple Vacancies) - Security Services, Office of Vice-President Finance and Administration

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Competition Number : 25.05.128

Category : Full-Time Continuing (35 hours per week).

Salary : MSA Band F (Steps 1-8) : $33.605 - $48.887 per hour. $61,162 - $88,975 per annum (Based on 35 hours per week).

Closing Date : The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

MacEwan University is seeking experienced Peace Officers for multiple, full-time continuing opportunity with the Security Services department.

As a Peace Officer, your role involves adhering to relevant legislation, university policies, the criminal code, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and all applicable provincial and federal laws. Your primary focus will be to ensure a safe learning environment on campus and to protect MacEwan's assets. You will be accountable to the standards set forth in the Peace Officer Act through your provincial appointment, as well as to all MacEwan policies.

This position requires extensive foot patrols in and outside buildings, climbing stairs, and dealing with physical confrontation. As a Peace Officer, you will engage and perform pro-active community duties aligned with Community Response and S.A.R.A models.

Key responsibilities include :

• Responding to alarms, issues with plant systems, emergency telephones and use CCTV (camera) systems;
• Providing information to staff, students, contractors, patrons, and visitors on request or pro-actively when noticing a person in need;
• Performing access control duties including but not limited to door unlocks and lock-up, notify or assist removing non-staff to leave the buildings, perform building checks (interior) to insure there are no intruders;
• Conducting investigations of reported incidents where there is a suspected breach of university policy that will include obtaining witness or complainant statements, photograph scenes, gather physical evidence, protect any crime scene for police response, make detailed notes in notebook, and enter all information into MacEwan's incident management software;
• Conducting shift debriefs with the on-coming shift members to ensure effective communication is provided to alert shift activity or incidents that may require further attention / work or to make the on-coming shift members aware of activity or risks that may be expected;
• Providing counter service at the Security Services office that includes issuing keys, contractor passes, recording lost and found complaints, tagging and storing found property, receiving complaints, assisting clients with EPS on-line reporting, answering the telephone, and managing requests for service;
• Ensuring all material handed over to external police agencies comply with university FOIP procedures;
• Using the 10-codes and the phonetic alphabet to report all activities and requests over the radio system while on patrol or responding to a call for service;
• Responding to calls for medical assistance by providing first aid, maintaining the safety of the person, granting access for EMS / fire / police and supporting evacuations during emergencies;
• Initiating CPIC checks and making the determination to arrest or release;
• Supporting the development of written work instructions for Security Services; and
• Assisting in training / educating staff / students on prevention initiatives and safety programs promoted by the university.

Skills

You will have :

• Problem solving and community skills to work collaboratively with stakeholders;
• The ability to quickly evaluate, prioritize, and deliver effective service;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• The ability to de-escalate confrontational situations with an emphasis on minimizing using physical force to gain compliance;
• The ability to follow instructions;
• The ability to recognize unusual behavior and have the skill to challenge individuals for their behavior in a respectful manner;
• Strong interpersonal skills to be able to maintain cooperative and professional relationships within the Security Services team;
• The ability to use logic and reasoning when providing service to clients;
• Strong computer skills and use of incident management software and databases;
• The ability to perform and make critical, quick decisions in emergency situations;
• The ability to multitask under pressure;
• Knowledge of procedures (including safety procedures), regulations, policy, emergency response plans, and the building / campus maps; and
• Knowledge of telecommunication systems including procedures, dispatch 10 code, phonetic alphabet and any standard abbreviations used by the university.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a police / peace officer program recognized by the Government of Alberta that complies with being appointed / authorized to be a community peace officer in the Province of Alberta.
• A minimum of two years of experience as a Peace Officer level 1.
• Current First Aid and CPR-C Certificate.
• ICS100 and ICS200
• Possess a valid P.A.R.E. (Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation) certificate.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Position Requirements

• This position can only be held by an authorized appointment by the Province of Alberta. Any cancellation / removal or expiry of that authorization would be cause for termination.
• This position involves rotating shift work, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.
• This position requires the ability to conduct extensive foot patrols.
• A valid Class 5 driver's license. The successful incumbent may be required to provide a satisfactory current Driver’s Abstract.
• The successful incumbent will be required to obtain a Police Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check.

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes :

• Competitive base pay
• Generous vacation time
• Flexible benefits package
• Continuous learning culture
• Opportunities for career growth

How To Apply

To apply, please head to our MacEwan University Opportunities Page, select the job opportunity and click Apply Now. If you require assistance, please contact us at [emailprotected] .

This position is included under the MacEwan Staff Association Collective Agreement. Please note, initial salary placement for external candidates is limited to the first five steps of the salary grid.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Higher Education

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