Sergeant

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the Sergeant is responsible for supervision, coordination, and leading a frontline operational platoon assigned to the Campus Safety Office. The Sergeant ensures the safety and security of the university community through proactive patrol supervision, incident response, investigations, policy enforcement, emergency management support, and community engagement. The Sergeant provides frontline leadership, mentorship, and administrative oversight while ensuring that all operations are conducted in accordance with University policies, applicable legislation, and meets the operational goals of CSO.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education required (College Diploma in Police Foundations preferred) and five (5) years of experience in policing or security at an institution of higher learning, or an equivalent combination of education and policing experience.
• Valid Ontario driver's license, Standard First Aid Certificate and a valid C.P.R. Certificate (Basic Rescuer) at the time of hire.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including but not limited to Trespass to Property Act, Criminal Code of Canada, Occupational Health and Safety, Mental Health, Highway Traffic Act.
• Excellent communication, Conflict resolution and alternative dispute resolution.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills.
• Team building experience.
• Previous supervision or leadership experience preferred.
• Investigative and Incident management span of control an asset.
• Ability to develop and motivate officers.
• Ability to promote professionalism, accountability, teamwork and be a positive influence within CSO.
• Ability to manage performance in a unionized environment.
• Acute awareness of privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to perform well under stress and during emergent situations.
• Knowledge of and experience with community policing, issues involving youth, gender-based violence and people of diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency with cameras, reporting systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to work a twelve-hour rotational shift rotating between days and nights and must be available to work some weekend and holiday shifts as scheduled.
• Must meet the requirements to be appointed as a Special Constable and must pass mandatory Use of Force training.
• Following an interview process the successful candidate must complete a psychological suitability process and undergo a background investigation and security clearance with reference checks, prior to final selection for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervision or leadership experience
• Investigative and Incident management span of control

Responsibilities

• Operational and administrative supervision for their team through proactive patrol, crime prevention, responding to emergency situations, overseeing criminal and internal judicial investigations, responding to requests for service from the community and community complaints.
• Monitoring and motivating staff performance, supervising traffic control and special events, ensuring that there is sufficient staffing, and that occurrences are reported and documented in a timely fashion.
• Liaising with external agencies, the general public and the University communities.
• Participating in or assigning training for the special constables and dispatchers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree