Senior Campus Public Safety Officer - SFU Burnaby

GardaWorld Companies; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety service provider in Burnaby is seeking a Senior Campus Public Safety Officer to lead and mentor a team while ensuring the safety of the university community. The role requires responding to emergencies, conducting patrols, and maintaining operational readiness. Ideal candidates will have various security certifications and authorization to work in Canada. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Continuing education funding

Career growth opportunities

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• Ability to stand, walk, and patrol throughout the shift.
• Willingness to intervene in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Intervene in emergencies and act as primary first aid responder.
• Guide and mentor junior officers.
• Conduct mobile and foot patrols.

Skills

First Aid/CPR Response

Mentoring

Mobile Patrol

Incident Reporting

Emergency Response

Education

Valid Security Worker’s License

Basic Security Training Certificate

Intermediate Occupational First Aid Certificate

Mental Health First Aid Certificate

Management of Aggressive Behaviour Training

Tools

BC Class 5 Driver’s License

Clean Driver’s Abstract

Traffic Control Person Training

Job description

Ready to suit up as a Senior Campus Public Safety Officer

Senior Campus Public Safety Officers (SCPSO) serve as frontline leaders, mentors, and a resource for CPSOs. This role combines operational security duties with leadership responsibilities to ensure a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all members of the Simon Fraser University community. In addition to their leadership and supervisory functions, Senior CPSOs perform the full range of duties assigned to CPSOs, maintaining active participation in patrol, response, and community engagement activities while setting an example of professionalism and service excellence.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive hourly wage of $27.17/hr + comprehensive benefits.
• We will invest in you, covering the costs of continuing education through GardaWorld Academy.
• Full time schedule of Friday - Sunday from 11:00pm - 9:00am (overnight)
• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld.
• Uniform provided at no cost.

Responsibilities for Senior Campus Public Safety Officer

• Intervene promptly in emergencies (fire, medical, security) and act as the primary first aid/CPR responder.
• Guide, mentor, and support junior officers; provide assistance to supervisors as needed.
• Conduct mobile/foot patrols and maintain a strong on-site presence.
• Coordinate with dispatch and keep supervisors informed.
• Uphold university policies and deter theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access.
• Check alarms, locks, and safety equipment (AEDs, extinguishers, naloxone).
• Record incidents, activities, and shift logs accurately.
• Lock/unlock doors and manage entry points.
• Ensure vehicles, radios, and PPE are operational.

Qualifications for Senior Campus Public Safety Officer

• Legal authorization to work in Canada
• Valid Security Worker’s License
• Basic Security Training Certificate
• Intermediate Occupational First Aid Certificate
• Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certificate
• Safe TalkSuicide Prevention Certificate
• Management of Aggressive Behaviour (MOAB) training
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License*
• Clean Driver’s Abstract*
• Traffic Control Person (TCP) Training**
• Ability to stand, walk, and patrol throughout the shift

This could be more than a job! If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.