Security Operations Supervisor / Dispatcher – Facilities Management (Permanent) (APC)

Reporting to the Manager, University Security, the Security Operations Supervisor / Dispatcher provides daily operational supervision for University Security Officers and on-site Security contract staff both engaged in emergency responses, safety and security patrols, campus access control, parking enforcement and additional security assignments as may be required. In absence of the Manager, University Security, acts as the Management contact, whenever support is needed.

Group affiliation for this position is with the Administrative, Professional, Confidential (APC) Group. The position is evaluated at a Group Four (4) (salary range $50,491 - $65,068). Salary scale can be viewed here.

To be the successful Security Operations Supervisor/Dispatcher you will have completed high school plus a minimum of two (2) years in a credential program related to Law Enforcement, Security, Policing, Justice, Social Work and/or Criminology at a university, college or institute level. You will have a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of directly related work experience and will possess Advanced Medical First Responder certificate or have willingness to attain. The successful candidate will have the ability to work in a team environment, effective customer service skills and excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint). You must be available to take emergency calls twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.

Assets for this position include supervisory experience in a unionized environment, experience in Emergency Management and related training, training in Incident Command System (ICS), experience with fire and intrusion systems and experience with CCTV systems.

Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Please visit https://www.smu.ca/about/work-at-smu.html to reference the job posting and description and click on "Apply through CareerBeacon" to submit your application or click on "Apply Now" on CareerBeacon.

Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:

· Resume

· Cover Letter

· Three Professional References

The position will be posted on 20 December 2021 and applications should be received no later than 4:30pm on 10 January 2022. No telephone calls please.

Anticipated start date for this position is February 2022 or later. Review of applications to begin in January 2022 with interviews to take place late January 2022 or early February 2022.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed here on the Saint Mary's University Human Resources website

At Saint Mary's University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Saint Mary's University promotes a Healthy Campus including a Scent-Free environment and a Smoke-Free Campus

Effective October 15, 2021 all students, staff, and faculty are required to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved vaccine in accordance with the University policy available here. The successful candidate will be required to show proof of vaccination in accordance with our University policies.