Casual Security and Parking Officer
University Casual Pool
Security and Parking Officers are sought for casual work to support the Safety, Security, and Emergency Operations portfolio, with supervision by the Manager, Security and Parking. Casual Officers are part of a pool of casual employees to share a commitment to the student, faculty, and staff experience by helping to maintain a safe and secure campus.
As part of our casual pool, you will be available on an on-call basis offering security and parking officer support, and called on to assist during vacancies, peak periods, vacation or sick leave coverage.
Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Conducting active patrols of university parking lots, buildings, and properties ensuring campus security, removing any safety hazards discovered during patrols, or arranging for removal as appropriate;
- Acting as the First Responder on site and providing emergency first aid and medical services to UNBC community members and visitors;
- Monitoring and maintaining first aid supplies;
- Monitoring alarms and closed-circuit camera systems and responding to emergencies in a timely and professional manner;
- Providing “Safe Walk” services to students and staff;
- Issuing parking citations with placement and removal of vehicle immobilization devices;
- Providing security services for University special events;
- Responding to calls and participating in incident investigations;
- Preparing incident reports;
- Ensuring facilities are appropriately locked or unlocked as needed; and
- Using judgement and discretion to contact and assist the RCMP, fire department, ambulance, conservation officers, and animal control officers when needed.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following:
- A high school diploma;
- Minimum of two year related experience;
- Occupational First Aid Certificate Level II;
- Valid B.C. Security Worker License;
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License; and
- A clear criminal record check.
Certificates in Mental Health First Aid, Crisis Prevention Intervention training, A.S.I.S.T and conflict resolution would be considered a definite asset. Experience in any of the following fields is considered an asset: law enforcement, firefighting, ambulance service, search and rescue, and mental health services.
A demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures, experience with conducting interviews and investigations, and the ability to interview and probe to obtain accurate facts are essential. The successful candidate will have the ability to respond to contentious and sensitive issues with discretion and recognize and demonstrate initiative in dealing with and resolving problems with hostile clients and potentially dangerous situations in a client service-oriented environment.
A strong customer service focus, organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively both, as a member of a team and independently, are essential for this position. Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office software is required.
Officers must have the physical and mental ability and stamina to conduct lengthy patrols of multi-storied buildings and extensive grounds, via foot and vehicle; and are able operate a motor vehicle legally and safely.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Salary
Security & Parking Officer assignments are paid at a Grade 6A, for a rate of $32.34 per hour.
Our casual pool of employees will be available on an on-call basis, so you may be called in to assist during peak periods, vacation, or sick leave coverage. Campus Security operates 24 hours per day, on a year-round basis. Assignments can be anywhere from 4 to 12 hour shifts, including day and night shifts, weekends and statutory holidays, sometimes on short notice.
Successful candidates must be able to meet the scheduling requirements of the position.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Employment Equity
The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission. In the Dakelh language, UNBC’s motto ‘En Cha Huná translates to “they also live” and means respect for all living things. Through the respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today.
Employment equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
About UNBC
Since its founding in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has emerged as one of Canada’s best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North. UNBC’s excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world.
Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have walked gently on the diverse traditional territories where the University of Northern British Columbia community is grateful to live, work, learn, and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples, we acknowledge their traditional lands, and we thank them for their hospitality. UNBC’s largest campus in Prince George is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia.
UNBC consistently ranks in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean’s university rankings. UNBC also recently placed among the top five per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~80,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. For more information about living and working in Prince George, please refer to http://www.unbc.ca/experience and https://moveupprincegeorge.ca. Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution.
To Apply
Applicants should create an applicant profile and apply on this position by uploading and submitting a cover letter and resume. This position is part of CUPE Local 3799 and is an on-campus position, based at the Prince George campus.
The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the 2SLGBTQ+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities.
Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at [email protected]. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
UNBC does not use artificial intelligence to screen candidate applications.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and as positions/ casual assignments become available.
