Under general supervision, reporting to the Director, Security Services, the Associate Security Guards / Security Guards performs duties for the purpose of preventing theft and vandalism, maintaining order, providing security for all University personnel, buildings and property, controlling traffic and parking, guiding students and visitors, and undertaking special investigation duties as required. Incumbents in all classifications are subject to rotating shifts, day or night shifts
Responsibilities
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Patrols campus to prevent and discover, observe and report offences, including potential intruders and criminal offenders, trespassers and those in break of University policy.
Conduct patrols for insecure area, fire and other threats to campus structures including equipment malfunctions and makes reports and takes appropriate action
Engage in parking and smoking control and enforcement
Respond to inquiries and follow up with required information or responses;
Respond to emergency medical calls for service on campus;
Provides walking escort services for Faculty, Students and Staff;
Works with other Security Guards, and Emergency Services (Police, Ambulance, Fire) as required;
Responsible to assisting and direction to visitors, staff and students;
Enter data in various computer programs on a daily basis;
Assists with University lost and found service;
Completes and submits timely reports and administrative forms as required;
Relieve Associate / Security Guards as is required;
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Must possess a Law and Security Administration or Police Foundations Diploma, and/or University degree or equivalent combination of education (minimum Grade 12) and experience;
Must possess a valid Ontario Private Security & Investigative Services License;
Sufficiently proficient in the use of PCs to utilize reporting and searching programs to assist in daily duties, submission of reports, investigations and familiarity in Datatel Colleague systems an asset;
Knowledge of investigative techniques and/or experience in security an asset;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Strong customer service, interpersonal and organizational skills;
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion with emphasis on good human relations, courtesy, deportment and appearance;
Ability to handle all security matters in a trustworthy and confidential manner;
Ability to perform regular patrolling Security Guard duties (includes patrolling Lakehead University campus buildings and grounds on foot, or vehicle; includes climbing stairs);
Must possess a valid driver's license (class "G" minimum) and maintaining a driving record ensuring insurable status for the operation of university vehicles;
Possess a valid first aid certificate;
Willingness to perform night shift duty;
Benefits Information
Why Lakehead University?
Application Deadline:
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 11:59pm
Salary:
$20.16