Senior Campus Public Safety Officer - SFU Burnaby

Job summary

The Senior Campus Public Safety Officer acts as a frontline leader and mentor, overseeing junior officers while performing security patrols and emergency response duties. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, inclusive environment by enforcing university policies and managing safety equipment.

Job details

Ready to suit up as a Senior Campus Public Safety Officer Senior Campus Public Safety Officers (SCPSO) serve as frontline leaders, mentors, and a resource for CPSOs. This role combines operational security duties with leadership responsibilities to ensure a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all members of the Simon Fraser University community. In addition to their leadership and supervisory functions, Senior CPSOs perform the full range of duties assigned to CPSOs, maintaining active participation in patrol, response, and community engagement activities while setting an example of professionalism and service excellence. What's in it for you? Competitive hourly wage of $27.17/hr + comprehensive benefits. We will invest in you, covering the costs of continuing education through GardaWorld Academy. Stable shift schedule: Friday - Sunday / 1pm - 11pm Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld. Uniform provided at no cost. Responsibilities for Senior Campus Public Safety Officer Intervene promptly in emergencies (fire, medical, security) and act as the primary first aid/CPR responder. Guide, mentor, and support junior officers; provide assistance to supervisors as needed. Conduct mobile/foot patrols and maintain a strong on-site presence. Coordinate with dispatch and keep supervisors informed. Uphold university policies and deter theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access. Check alarms, locks, and safety equipment (AEDs, extinguishers, naloxone). Record incidents, activities, and shift logs accurately. Lock/unlock doors and manage entry points. Ensure vehicles, radios, and PPE are operational. Qualifications for Senior Campus Public Safety Officer Legal authorization to work in Canada Valid BC Security Worker’s License Intermediate Occupational First Aid Certificate (OFA2) Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certificate - an asset Safe Talk Suicide Prevention Certificate - an asset Management of Aggressive Behaviour (MOAB) training - an asset Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License Clean Driver’s Abstract Traffic Control Person (TCP) Training - an asset Ability to stand, walk, and patrol throughout the shift This could be more than a job! If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you! SSVAN

What you’ll do

The Senior Campus Public Safety Officer acts as a frontline leader and mentor, overseeing junior officers while performing security patrols and emergency response duties. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, inclusive environment by enforcing university policies and managing safety equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid BC Security Worker’s License, an Intermediate Occupational First Aid Certificate (OFA2), and a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License. The role requires the ability to perform physical patrols and provide leadership in a campus security setting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits • Continuing education coverage • Uniform provided

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Emergency response
• First aid
• CPR
• Patrol
• Security
• Conflict resolution
• Incident reporting
• Safety equipment maintenance
• Communication
• Policy enforcement
• Professionalism
• Management Of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) Certification
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Asset Management
• Mental Health First Aid
• Operations Security
• Suicide Intervention
• Traffic Control
• Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Management & Leadership
• Education
• Campus Safety Officer
• Campus Security Officer
• Security Guards