Recruitment

Campus Safety offers a new and exciting career, excellent benefits and a competitive salary. Great care is taken to ensure the right people are selected to become Special Constables under The Police Act, 1990, and to represent the University of Saskatchewan.

Once selected, you will commence training. The first few months will involve a combination of classroom and on the job instruction in traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, and court proceedings. You will also receive training in such topics as self-defense, officer safety and emergency vehicle operation.

As a member of the Department of Campus Safety you will be granted a high level of authority, responsibility and community status within both the University of Saskatchewan and the City of Saskatoon.

Application
  Mnimum Requirements Typical Duties
 Nature of Work
  Health and Physical Condition
 

Application

You may either mail or drop off your fully completed package to the following address:

Campus Safety
University of Saskatchewan
129, 72 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B5
Attention: Recruiting
Phone: (306) 966-5555

Minimum Requirements

Age

You must be at least 18 years of age

Citizenship
 Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.

Education

Post Secondary education with a college diploma/certification in Criminal Justice or Criminology. A combination of education and experience relating to community based policing or security may be considered. Must possess a valid class 5 Saskatchewan driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Skills

Work harmoniously within a team environment and demonstrate effective problem solving skills; ability to understand reports; proficient keyboarding skills with experience in a Microsoft Windows environment; demonstrated ability to multi-task in a high paced environment; must possess valid First Aid/CPR Level C Certification, provide a criminal record check. Applicants must possess a thorough knowledge of the University.

Applicants must be proficient in the English language – both verbal and written – as well as demonstrated ability to write legibly.

A proven history of volunteerism, community, and cultural involvement is preferred.

Applicants should have an excellent employment record.

Typical Duties

The Department of Campus Safety provides a wide range of professional reactive and proactive public safety services including resolution, problem solving, crime prevention, investigations, emergency response, crisis intervention, and enforcement of University Regulations and Provincial and Federal Statutes.

Nature of Work

Reporting to a Community Peace Officer III, this position is a uniformed member of a Campus Operational Team delivering a wide range of safety and policing services. As is typical in the law enforcement position, the incumbent will be involved in high pressure situations with the risk of injury. The work involves working alone, with required emergency communication equipment, patrolling buildings on foot, and the grounds on foot and in a patrol vehicle. Incumbent will be expected to complete ongoing departmental training.

Health and Physical Condition

Excellent physical condition is essential.

Applicants should be prepared to pass a physical abilities test immediately.

An eight week POPAT Preparation Program is available through the College of Kinesiology. For details contact the College of Kinesiology General Office at 966-1000.

Download the P.O.P.A.T. Information Sheet.