Casual Security Agents

**NOTE: These are temporary casual positions on an as needed basis**

NAIT Protective Services is recruiting for **casual** Security Agents (classified as Building Patrol Officers). The Security Agents will work alongside the Sergeants, Peace Officers, and Communications Officers (Dispatchers) to create a safe and secure environment for the NAIT community.

The Security Agent will report to the Peace Officer Sergeant, and work in a team environment, assigned to a patrol squad comprised of both Peace Officers and Security Agents on a rotating shift work schedule. Protective Services is a 24/7 operation, safeguarding NAIT’s four campuses in the Edmonton region.

The Security Agent will be an in-house employee licensed under the Security Services and Investigators Act (SSIA), with the primary purpose of providing a high-profile visible presence within NAIT buildings and properties. The Security Agent will act as customer service representative for both Protective Services and the greater NAIT community. The Security Agent will serve as a supporting member to assist in the activities of NAIT’s Peace Officers, partnering enforcement agencies, and emergency response services.

**Duties & Responsibilities Include**:

- Conducting routine interior/exterior patrols of NAIT property and campuses by foot, on bicycles, and patrol vehicles.
- Proactively deters criminal activity and undesirable behavior by providing high profile visibility/presence on NAIT’s various campuses in the Edmonton region
- Respond to suspicious activity and security incident service calls
- Provide first aid or evacuation assistance in the event of an emergency
- Provide education & awareness relating to NAIT policy/procedures and associated rules & regulations
- Monitor and provide site security and access control
- Provide support to NAIT’s Peace Officers and Communications Officers and external partner agencies
- Prepare comprehensive reports, witness statements and documents security related activities electronically and by notebook
- Handle Lost & Found items and inquires

**Qualifications**:

- Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older
- Must be a Canadian citizen or legally eligible to work in Canada
- Must have the ability to clearly speak and write English
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License with no previous history of suspensions or poor driving behaviors that are not suitable to the employer
- Must possess a Government of Alberta issued Security Services & Investigators Act License
- Must possess and maintain a clear/favorable police information check.

**Assets**:The following certifications would be considered an asset
- Certificate/Diploma in Security Management, Police Studies, or a related field is an asset
- Cultural diversity, sensitivity, and awareness training/certification
- Law Enforcement Bike Association (LEBA) Training Certification
- Verbal Judo or Tactical Communications Certification
- Defensive Driving Training
- WHMIS Training
- +2 years’ experience in a security role, in an environment such as a post-secondary institution, hospital, retail shopping center, or similar environment is preferred
- Security Agents will be issued and required to wear a duty belt and equipment for the duration of their shift. Experience wearing a duty belt is considered an asset.

**Uniforms**: will be provided by the employer at no cost to the employee

**Remuneration**:$17.65 - $21.82 hourly plus 12% in lieu of stat holiday and vacation pay. (Classification - Building Patrol Officer AUPE)
- This position is covered by the AUPE (Alberta Union of Provincial Employees) Collective Agreement._

**About NAIT**

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 11 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity and accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada.

**Health and safety**

NAIT continues to encourage everyone coming to our campuses to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to get their booster shots as soon as they are eligible. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death, and third doses can boost immunity to improve protection and limit spread.

**Additional requirements**

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQ