Manager of Public Safety & Security

Durham College•Oshawa, ON

2d•CA$111,288 - CA$139,110•Onsite

About The Position

Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changing workforce. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, media, art and design. Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer 145 programs – including six bachelor’s degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs – to more than 11,000 full-time post-secondary and nearly 3,000 apprenticeship students. In addition, we have more than 16,000 student registrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120,000 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world. DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region and is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-being through partnerships, investments and collaboration.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree, preferably in criminal justice or a related field.
Minimum of 15 years of related experience.
Minimum of 5 years in a management capacity.
Strong leadership, cultural sensitivity, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Experience in conducting independent investigations.
Understanding of the current and proposed legislation as it relates to private security providers, mandatory licensing and training requirements.
Experience and/or knowledge of the Incident Management System (IMS) and incident management protocols.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Proven ability to work well with clients and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Accreditation and/or experience in sexual assault investigations.
Experience in the education sector.

Responsibilities

Coordinating private and public security services on campus.
Interacting with external emergency services and law enforcement providers.
Ensuring that all security personnel have appropriate licensing, training and documentation of qualifications.
Overseeing the day-to-day execution of duties.
Providing leadership to a 24/7 workforce.
Conducting internal investigations and following up on outstanding security issues by liaising with staff, faculty, and students.
Analyzing incident reports submitted by security providers and providing appropriate direction or recommendation.
Ensuring that current and relevant training is carried out for all contract security on site.
Developing, implementing and managing a comprehensive campus security framework that addresses security and safety on all Durham College and Ontario Tech campuses.
Maintaining operations and integrity of the C.C.T.V. and access control systems.
Defining and implementing policies and procedures that will ensure effective communication of emergency response and security procedures.
Being an operational member of the Emergency Management Response Team.
Serving as the primary point of contact for external agencies including DRPS, EMS, and the Fire department in the event of an emergency.
Providing investigative support to the Manager of Student Conduct in response to allegations of non-academic misconduct while ensuring access to external remedies.
Participating in the management team’s daily assessment of incidents and determining and delegating to appropriate individuals or agencies for investigation and/or resolution.