Safety and Security Officer

Position Title: Safety and Security Officer
Department: Safety and Security Department
Position Type: Casual
Classification: CUPE
Salary Range: $20.53 / hour
Posting Date: October 16, 2024
Closing Date: OPEN

Position Description

Reporting to the Manager, Health, Safety, Security and Environment, the position will be work on a casual basis.  The successful candidate must possess excellent leadership abilities, community-building skills and have demonstrated ability in providing people-centered service delivery.  They must be skilled in problem-solving, decision-making and occurrence/incident documentation. Candidates must be able to work a rotating schedule of 12-hour day and night shifts to support a 24-hour continuous operation. 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform foot and vehicle patrols of all University properties using proper security procedures to ensure the safeguarding of people, materials and property against loss, theft, or damage.
• Responds to all disturbances, incidents, and emergencies in accordance with university policy and procedures and liaises with RCMP, EHS and Fire Service as required.
• Responds to all requests for service or assistance and documents and reports as per applicable procedures.
• Reports all hazards and maintenance issues in accordance with established protocols for routine or urgent responses.
• Performs traffic control and parking duties as assigned and enforces motor vehicle regulations on university property.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Safety & Security sector would be considered an asset.

• Intermediate First Aid or higher qualification

• Valid Criminal Record Check

• Ability to qualify and receive an appointment as a Special Constable by the Province of Nova Scotia for Motor Vehicle Regulation Enforcement

• Valid Driver's License

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Superior customer service skills.

• Ability to maintain the level of physical conditioning required for patrols (walking and climbing stairs) and appropriate emergency response.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively with supervisors, faculty, students, co-workers, other employees, university guests, contractors and other stakeholders.

• Ability to recognize and deal effectively with emergency problems and perform tasks safely and efficiently.

• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to maintain composure and communicate in ways that de-escalates confrontational situations.

• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Access, PowerPoint) and ability to learn new software and technology systems efficiently and thoroughly.

• Willingness to take additional training.

To apply for this opportunity, click the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter, resume and references.

StFX is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People.
 

Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at or   

About the Safety and Security Department

Safety & Security Services fosters and safeguards a healthy, safe, and welcoming campus community that supports the well-being of students, faculty, staff, and guests. Partnerships within the university and active collaboration with local law enforcement and community emergency response teams ensures essential services are in place and ready to respond.  Safety & Security Services provides 24-hour coverage 365 days per year via the Safety & Security Operations Centre (SOC). In addition, our team of dedicated Safety & Security Officers conduct regular vehicle and foot patrols of campus instilling confidence that everyone can LIVE, LEARN, WORK and PLAY in a supportive and safe environment.

About St. Francis Xavier University

Established in 1853, St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is consistently recognized as one of the best universities in Canada. StFX exceeds the needs of today's undergraduates by providing the very best academic experience -- outstanding teaching, exceptional hands-on research opportunities, and global exchanges -- all within Canada's most vibrant and inspiring residential campus. Here, the focus is on the academic and personal development of every student, making community and social engagement a large part of the learning experience. Our students are academically strong and highly engaged in every aspect of life, determined to make a positive impact on the world.

In 2022, Maclean's annual university rankings put StFX #1 in student satisfaction and #2 in reputation across Canada in the primarily undergraduate category. For more, visit

About Antigonish, Nova Scotia

The beautiful and historic town of Antigonish is located within the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. Only a 15-minute drive from the ocean and a two-hour drive to major urban centres, Antigonish is a family-friendly community with a diverse and growing population and provides access to excellent education at all levels. The town is surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful beaches and is a hotspot for outdoor recreation, sports and other active lifestyle activities. Antigonish supports a vibrant culture in the arts with music, performing arts, visual arts and crafts, and fabulous festivals happening throughout the year. For more information visit or

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