Grant MacEwan University Looking for Peace Officer at Edmonton, AB Full Time

SECURITY SERVICES

Competition No. 22.03.44

CATEGORY SALARY CLOSING DATE

Full-Time Continuing MSA Band F (Steps 1-5): $32.70 – $40.51 per hour April 05, 2022

About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton’s diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.

Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 59 programs to more than 18,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

Opportunity

MacEwan University is seeking applicants for two full-time continuing Peace Officer positions with our Security Services Department. Reporting to the Manager, Security Services, this position will exercise authority as a peace officer complying with the Alberta Peace Officer Act (2007). The position is responsible for working within applicable legislation, university policy and procedure, the Criminal Code, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and all other provincial and federal legislation.

The Peace Officer duties encompass all the duties performed by the employees licensed under the Security Services and Investigators Act (security officers/guards), but will also have authority to provide enforcement under specified sections of provincial legislation (authorized by the Alberta Solicitor General) and limited criminal code offenses. The Peace Officer’s duties are to diminish any risk to the safe learning environment on campus and protect MacEwan’s assets.

The Peace Officer provides:
effective and efficient facilities security

responds and directs events that may occur on campus

investigates and documents all security-related incidents/activities

acts as a liaison for responding emergency response personnel

assist parking services

provides informational services to any student, staff, or guest.

Peace officers are held accountable to standards by virtue of the Peace Officer Act through their Provincial appointment and are accountable to all MacEwan policies.

SKILLS

The successful incumbents will:
be physically fit and are subjected to yearly physical self-defense training and fitness testing as this position requires extensive foot patrols in and outside buildings, climbing stairs, and dealing with physical confrontation

have excellent report writing skills

have excellent verbal communication skill with the ability to deal with confrontational clients to minimize using physical force to gain compliance

have the ability to follow instructions

have the ability to recognize unusual behavior and have the skill to challenge individuals for their behavior in a respectful manner

have strong interpersonal skills to be able to maintain cooperative and professional relationships within the Security Services team

have the ability to use logic and reasoning when providing service to clients

have the ability to quickly evaluate, prioritize, and deliver effective service

have strong computer skills and use of incident management software and databases

have the ability to perform and make critical, quick decisions in emergencies

be a motivated individual to be able to multi-task under pressure

have knowledge of procedures (including safety procedures), regulations, policy, emergency response plans, and the building/campus maps

have knowledge of telecommunication systems, including procedures, dispatch 10 code, phonetic alphabet, and any standard abbreviations used by the university.

QUALIFICATIONS

A graduate of a police/peace officer program recognized by the Alberta Solicitor General’s office that complies with being appointed/authorized to be a community peace officer in the Province of Alberta. CPO – Level I is required.

Peace Officer appointment by/in the Province of Alberta. Failure to meet this requirement is cause for dismissal.

Current First Aid Certificate

ICS 100, ICS200 level training.

Minimum of two years experience as a security guard or peace officer/police officer and successful completion of physical training standards (e.g., PARE test)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Peace Officer appointment by/in the Province of Alberta. Failure to meet this requirement is cause for dismissal.

BENEFITS

When you become part of the MacEwan team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

Competitive base pay

Generous vacation time

Secure pension plan

Excellent benefits package

Continuous learning culture

Opportunities for career growth

How to Apply

To apply, go to https://www.macewan.ca/careers and select the job posting. If you require assistance, please contact us at [email protected].

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

This position is included under the MacEwan Staff Association Collective Agreement. Please note, initial salary placement for external candidates is limited to the first five steps of the salary grid.

Diversity Statement

MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serve as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community.

Accessibility Statement

We strive to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we want to ensure you have the support you need to showcase your abilities. Please contact [email protected] and we will support you to the best of our ability.

Personal Information Collection Notification

Personal information is being collected to determine your qualifications for employment. This information is collected, used and protected under the authority of and in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. It may be provided to non-HR members of a hiring and interview panel if your application advances to that stage of the hiring process. If you have any questions about these arrangements, please contact: Human Resources, University Services Centre, Rm. 10-600, 10700-104 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4S2 or phone (780) 497-5434.