Security Officer

Halifax, NS, Canada

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Position Information



Position Title
Security Officer


Department/Unit
Facilities Management


Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada


Posting Number
FM10-23


Employee Group
NSGEU Local 99


Position Type
Regular, On-Going


Duration of Contract (if applicable)



Employment Type
Full Time


Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0


Rate
20.09


Classification
Security Officer


About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region\xe2\x80\x99s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,800 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.


Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Security, through the Security Operations Manager and Security Shift Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the protection of personnel and University property for the three Halifax campuses (Carleton, Sexton and Studley).


Key Responsibilities
  • Security patrols by foot, automobile and bicycle
  • Provides monitoring of fire and burglar alarms
  • Provides initial response to fire, burglar alarms, medical emergencies, disturbances and/or suspicious/criminal activities
  • Provides traffic and parking enforcement
  • Under the direction of a Security Shift Supervisor, participates in VIP detail
  • Collects, escorts, transports and/or delivers various documents, deposits and/or personnel
  • Provides key control
  • Provides information and services to various University departments
  • Sale and issue of parking permits
  • Provides first aid and/or emergency assistance in cases of accident or injury involving any student, employee or visitor(s) to the University
  • Exercises discretion and confidentiality in relation to University and Security Services matters
  • Maintain an operational knowledge of a sophisticated electronic access control system
  • Enforcement of municipal by-laws related to parking enforcement and the initial investigation of provincial statute and criminal code offences
  • Response to incidents of assault, sexual assault, attempt/threatened suicide, theft, break and enter, property damage, liquor offences and crowd management with the accurate recording of all incidents attended
  • Requirement to offer sworn testimony in court
  • Provide 24 hour access and referral to emergency University services
  • Requirement to liaise effectively with local jurisdiction police agencies
  • Performs other duties as required



Note
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. Dalhousie\xe2\x80\x99s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.


Required Qualifications
  • Grade 12 and graduate from an accredited law enforcement / security training academy
  • Previous security experience an asset
  • Ability to maintain certification in Defensive Tactics programs and conflict mediation
  • Familiar with Windows basics
  • Good oral and written communication skills essential
  • Must possess a valid Nova Scotia driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and be willing to provide an up to date driver\xe2\x80\x99s abstract
  • Bondable
  • Physically fit
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to take direction
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Ability to work effectively with members of the University community and the public
  • Must be willing and able to work overtime
  • General safety and WHMIS training an asset



Assets



Additional Information



Application Consideration



Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi\xe2\x80\x99kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and other members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.


Posting Detail Information



Number of Vacancies
1


Open Date
03/07/2023


Close Date
03/14/2023


Open Until Filled
No


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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2130179
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Halifax, NS, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned