Security Officer

Trinity Western University; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental

RRSP matching

Tuition benefit for TWU courses

Fitness facilities access on campus

Free employee parking on campus

Campus store discounts

Job summary

Trinity Western University is seeking a Campus Security & Safety Officer to maintain a safe campus environment for students, staff, and faculty. Responsibilities include gate checks, patrols, incident reporting, and first aid services.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, collaboration with RCMP as needed, and adherence to TWU health and safety practices, all while exemplifying servant leadership within a Christian university setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 is required.
• 1–2 years of related security experience preferred.
• BC Security Workers License required before start date.
• Able to complete OFA Level 2 First-Aid and CPR by end of probation.

Responsibilities

• Perform main gate duties checking all vehicles entering campus.
• Conduct foot and mobile patrols of campus buildings and surrounding areas.
• Complete incident reports and follow up with supervisor.
• Provide First Aid services to the campus community.
• Maintain confidentiality and coordinate with local RCMP as required.
• Follow TWU health and safety procedures.
• Participate as a team member in the Safety and Security department.
• Act with integrity and demonstrate servant leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Written communication

Verbal communication

Decision making under pressure

Counseling skills

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12

BC Security License

Basic Security Training

OFA Level 2 First Aid & CPR

Job description

Position Purpose and Summary

The Campus Security & Safety Officer ensures a safe and secure campus for all students, staff, and faculty through completing assigned responsibilities.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Perform ‘main gate’ duties checking all vehicles entering campus.
• Complete foot and mobile patrol checks of all buildings and surrounding areas on campus.
• Complete reports on all incidents and questionable activities that require follow-up by the supervisor.
• Conduct surveillance activities as required by the supervisor.
• Maintain complete confidentiality regarding all security matters on campus and work closely with the local RCMP detachment as required.
• Maintain awareness of Trinity Western University health and safety practices and procedures and act according to these.
• Maintain a sound working knowledge regarding Lockdown procedures including criteria for activation and take immediate and appropriate steps in the event of a Lockdown.
• Participate as an active team member of the Safety and Security department, giving suggestions and feedback, being effective and diligent in the role, and being accountable for completing departmental, professional and personal goals outlined in this role.
• Work effectively with team members so that a healthy work environment is established. This includes working through differences of opinion where personal feelings may be impacted as well as other conflicts that may arise.
• Provide First Aid Services to the campus community as required.
• Act in a manner that exemplifies Jesus Christ in all on and off-campus contacts thereby living out the mission of the university and exampling servant leadership at all times.

Key Interactions

Reports: Not Applicable

Reports to: Manager – Security, Parking & Emergency Planning

Job Standards and Requirements

Education: Completion of Grade 12 required.

Experience: 1-2 years of related experience with direct experience in security preferred.

Certification: Basic Security Training course completion and a BC Security Workers License are required before the start date. Able to complete and pass the OFA Level 2 First-Aid and CPR certification course by the end of the probation period.

Knowledge And Skills

• Superior interpersonal, administrative, problem solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to objectively assess situations and make quick well-considered and fair decisions;
• Ability to make sound and rational decisions under pressure;
• Ability to provide counsel as needed maintaining a positive and friendly attitude and practise amid a busy and challenging atmosphere;
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and behaviours to deal with people, problems and situations in a way that demonstrates honesty, integrity and personal ethics;
• Ability to recognize and praise the good efforts of others and realign duties and/or responsibilities to support the team.

Personal

Driven and inspired by the idea of positively impacting the various marketplaces of life through the development of godly Christian leaders by serving the Trinity Western University community.

A dedicated and mature evangelical Christian with an earnest desire to serve in family, church, work, and community. Affiant and support TWU’s mission, values, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant. Strength of character and reputation, integrity, focused. A winsome personality with a positive and friendly attitude.

Servant-Leader Way of Life

Act in a manner that exemplifies Jesus Christ in all on and off-campus contacts thereby living out the servant leadership mission of the university and contributing effectively towards achieving the institutional and Kingdom goals of the organization.

Duties and responsibilities that do not constitute a major change may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor either orally or in writing.

Benefits Of Working At TWU

• A comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, dental, and insurance and an RRSP matching program.
• Annual statutory holidays (14) with generous vacation accruement.
• Tuition Benefit for TWU undergraduate and graduate level courses to enhance knowledge and professional competency.
• Torch tuition scholarship for dependents of eligible employees attending TWU.
• Free access to TWU’s fitness/gym facilities and the Norma Marion Alloway Library.
• Subsidized meals at the main cafeteria.
• Discounts and perks for the on-site Trinity Western Outfitters Campus Store and coffee shops, as well as shops and restaurants in Fort Langley.
• Wellness benefits (i.e., counselling, sick days, personal days, and health/wellness spending account).
• Free recreational equipment rentals (e.g., paddle boards, snowshoes, kayaks, etc.).
• Free employee parking on campus.
• Special community events throughout the year.
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP).
• A positive Christian fellowship environment.

Trinity Western University encourages applications from all eligible candidates who are able to commit to the University’s mission, values, and Christian identity as articulated in its Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. We are committed to an ethic of inclusion and to the equal treatment of all persons without discrimination in accordance with human rights law. We particularly invite applications from indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations during the application process should contact People & Culture.

Trinity Western University is located on the traditional ancestral territory of the Sto:lo people.