Staff Sergeant

Western University; London; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Western University is seeking two Staff Sergeants to provide leadership and ensure safety within the campus community. The roles require extensive experience in policing, strong leadership skills, and an ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners to enhance community services and emergency management.

Qualifications

• 7 years’ police officer experience or special constable experience.
• 5 years’ supervisory experience in policing.
• In-depth knowledge of policing principles and legal statutes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and supervise community services team.
• Accountable for safety, security, and well-being of campus community.
• Liaison with London Police Service and community partners.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis Management

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Communication

Education

Ontario Police College Basic Constable Training certification

University Degree or Community College Diploma

Public Policing Front Line Supervisors Course

Advanced leadership training

Incident Response / Incident Management training

Human Resources Management training

Tools

Versaterm records management system

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 40

Salary Grade 17: $90,331.43 - $106,262.86, commensurate with experience.

Please note, there are 2 positions available: Staff Sergeant, Community Services & Engagement and Staff Sergeant, Patrol Operations. The successful candidates for both roles will be expected to operate interchangeably.

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

Campus Safety & Emergency Services is a values-driven service based on dignity and respect. We are committed to excellence in professional standards, personal development, community partnerships, and activities contributing to the safety, security and quality of life in the diverse University community.

Responsibilities

Staff Sergeant, Community Services & Engagement: The Staff Sergeant, Community Services & Engagement will be directly responsible for providing leadership, management and supervision to the Western Special Constable Service (WSCS) members assigned to community services and engagement programs. The Staff Sergeant, Community Services & Engagement will be accountable for performing the staff functions of administrating, coordinating, and monitoring the activities of the community services personnel to ensure a high professional standard of service is maintained, and the safety, security and well-being of the campus community is upheld. The Staff Sergeant, Community Services & Engagement is further responsible for developing, implementing, and championing campus community-based initiatives which reflect the mission, vision, and values of the Western Special Constable Service. The role acts as the primary WSCS liaison with various campus community partners, working groups and committees related to campus safety and well-being.

In the absence of the Staff Sergeant, Patrol Operations, Operations Leader or the Manager, Emergency Management & Continuity of Operations, the Community Services & Engagement Staff Sergeant may be required to assume the responsibilities of those roles.

Staff Sergeant, Patrol Operations: The Staff Sergeant, Patrol Operations will be directly responsible for providing leadership, management and supervision to the Patrol Section Sergeants, Patrol Section Special Constables and the Western Special Constable Service (WSCS) Communications Operators (dispatchers). The Staff Sergeant, Patrol Operations will be accountable for performing the staff functions of administrating, coordinating, and monitoring the activities of the Patrol Sections personnel to ensure a high professional standard of service is maintained, and the safety, security and well-being of the campus community is upheld. The role will be responsible for managing routine issues and corrective action of the Patrol Sections and enforcing standards of professional conduct and competence of Patrol Sections personnel. The Staff Sergeant, Patrol Operations is further responsible for developing, implementing, and championing operational initiatives and activities which reflect the mission, vision, and values of the Western Special Constable Service. The role acts as the primary WSCS liaison with the London Police Service (LPS) for operational and investigative matters.

In the absence of the Staff Sergeant, Community Services & Engagement, the Operations Leader or the Manager, Emergency Management & Continuity of Operations, the Staff Sergeant, Patrol Operations may be required to assume the responsibilities of those roles.

Qualifications

Education:

• Ontario Police College Basic Constable Training certification or equivalent Special Constable Basic Training certification

Preferred:

• University Degree or Community College Diploma in a relevant field
• Public Policing Front Line Supervisors Course or equivalent Special Constables Supervisor Training
• Advanced leadership training
• Incident Response / Incident Management training
• Human Resources Management training

Experience:

• 7 years’ police officer experience in public policing or special constable experience
• 5 years’ experience in a supervisory role in special constable or public policing
• Advanced knowledge & experience in the use and operations of the Versaterm records management system is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of policing principles, crisis management, legal statutes, and related best practices
• Leadership skills to collaborate and coordinate with other campus partners, external agencies, and London Police Services regarding investigations
• Knowledge of best practices in building a strong collaborative team, leading people and of performance development methods
• Strong knowledge of cultural diversity and community makeup
• Leadership skills with the ability to inspire employees and develop a shared vision to lead a team to excellence
• At ease handling sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy, including solid negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Openness to recognize when change is necessary and to develop, implement and lead effective change management strategies
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes, and support work beyond one's own unit
• Communication skills with the ability to converse with, write reports for, and deliver presentations to all levels of the organization
• Ability to deal confidentially with information that has legal, financial, political, regulatory, and reputational implications
• Innovative and flexible critical thinking skills to adjust to and implement new processes or technology to the University's advantage
• Ability to draw on diversity of skills, backgrounds and knowledge of people to achieve more effective results
• Ability to quickly re-allocate resources and adjust priorities in response to unexpected events or changing circumstances
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• No criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted and no criminal charges before the courts
• Valid Ontario driver's license

Background Checks

Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce a current criminal record and vulnerable sector record check(s) from a police service, as well as a current, clean driving abstract prior to commencing employment.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone [phone].

Please Note:

Interested applicants are asked to visit: https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #39863 by 11:59PM on July 7, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.