Residence Security Services Agent - Security Services, Office of Vice-President Finance and Adm[...]

MacEwan University; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

MacEwan University is seeking part-time Residence Security Services Agents to ensure campus safety. Responsibilities include patrols, access control, and emergency response. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and a background in security services. Join a supportive team dedicated to maintaining a safe learning environment.

Benefits

Competitive Base Pay

Generous Vacation Time

Secure Pension Plan

Flexible Benefits Package

Opportunities for Career Growth

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Security Services course recognized by Alberta.
• Two years' experience as a licensed security services agent.
• Current Standard First Aid/CPR Level C certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and perform access control duties.
• Conduct investigations of reported incidents.
• Execute multiple foot patrols and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Report Writing

Critical Decision Making

Physical Fitness

Logic and Reasoning

Education

Security Services Course

Two Years' Experience

Standard First Aid/CPR Level C

Job description

Residence Security Services Agent - Security Services, Office of Vice-President Finance and Administration

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Competition Number: 25.05.135

Category: Part-Time Continuing (less than 35 hours per week).

Salary: MSA Band E (Steps 1-8): $29.608 - $43.050 per hour.

Closing Date: June 1, 2025

MacEwan University is seeking applicants for two Residence Security Services Agent positions for part-time continuing opportunities with our Security Services department. You will work a 12-hour rotating schedule of Friday, Saturday and Sunday days and then Friday and Saturday nights.

You will exercise authority being licensed under the Security Services and Investigators Act of Alberta. Delivering services outlined in the university Security Services policy (D5040) and are responsible to work within applicable legislation, university policy and procedure, the Criminal Code, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and all other provincial/federal legislation. You will work to diminish any risk to the safe learning environment on campus and to protect MacEwan's assets. You will be required to engage in community response and community problem solving initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing information to staff, students, residents, contractors, patrons, and visitors on request or proactively when noticing a person in need;
• Performing access control duties including but not limited to; door unlocks and lock-up, notifying and assisting with the removal of unauthorized individuals;
• Adhering to Residence Policies and all applicable work processes;
• Conducting investigations of reported incidents where there is a suspected breach of university policy and Residence Policy; this may include taking statements, photographing scenes, gathering physical evidence, protecting a crime scene for police response, writing detailed notes, and entering all information into MacEwan's incident management software;
• Executing multiple foot patrols both interior and exterior;
• 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;
• Ensuring all material handed over to external police agencies comply with university FOIP procedures and a completed law enforcement disclosure form is signed by the police and is on file/scanned in the report;
• Continually monitoring activity during the patrols of Residence and Residence Grounds and applying the appropriate response to maintain a safe learning environment that may include enforcement of university policy, municipal legislation, authorized authority under provincial legislation, and arrest under criminal code offences;
• 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; and
• 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.
  
  

Skills

You will have:

• Working knowledge of Security practices and legislation covering authorities granted to the Security Agents;
• The ability to engage in a physically demanding role, required to be physically fit and participate in annual self-defense training;
• The aptitude to follow instructions and to read and interpret policy/legislation;
• Strong interpersonal skills to be able to maintain cooperative and professional relationships within the Security Services team;
• The expertise to use logic and reasoning when providing service to clients;
• The competency to quickly evaluate, prioritize, and deliver effective service;
• Strong report writing and verbal communication skills;
• The capability to quickly react to make critical decisions under pressure; and
• The proficiency to use the department radio communication system effectively using 10-code and the phonetic alphabet.
  
  

Qualifications

• A graduate of a Security Services course recognized by the Government of Alberta that complies with being licensed to be a security services worker in the Province of Alberta.
• Two years' experience as a licensed security services agent
• Current Standard First Aid/CPR Level C certificate.
• Prior experience in a post-secondary institution or graduation from a police/peace officer program is an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  
  

Position Requirements

• This position can only be held by a person licensed under the Security Services and Investigators Act by the Province of Alberta. Any cancellation/removal or expiry of that license would be cause for termination.
• The successful incumbent will be required to obtain a Police Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check (within the last 3 months).
• This position requires weekend availability only, on a rotating weekly schedule.
  
  

Benefits

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
• Secure pension plan
• 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 [e-mail].

If you are experiencing technical difficulties when submitting your application, please try submitting through a different browser (i.e., Safari, Firefox, Chrome, etc.). If the issue persists, please send a screenshot of the error message to [e-mail] so we can assist and ensure your application is received.

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

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Higher Education

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