Campus Security Guard

We are seeking an individual who is aligned with our core values and reflects our core competencies to join our Facilities Department as Campus Security Guard. This is a full-time position. Please note that shifts may include daytime, evening or overnight.

Why Havergal is the Place to Be

Founded in 1894 and located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto, Canada, Havergal College is one of Canada’s pre-eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12.
At Havergal College, we believe that great schools are made up of great people. With a rich history spanning over 125 years, we are committed to offering a contemporary liberal arts education, which is rooted in the Anglican tradition. Our mission is to prepare young women to make a difference. Through our outstanding academic and cocurricular programs, and a cohesive and collegial team of faculty and administration staff, we nurture a culture of capability that fosters self-confidence, leadership, critical thinking and global-mindedness within our students.

We take pride in attracting and retaining highly qualified faculty and administration staff to ensure that our school remains at the forefront of educational excellence. Join us in this transformative journey of education, working together to empower young women to make a positive difference in our world.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We believe that an inclusive environment fosters a culture of mutual respect, creativity and innovation, collaboration and accountability. To this end, we encourage applications from all qualified candidates with a diverse range of experiences and perspectives, including women, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) peoples, LGBTQ2S+, and persons with disabilities to join our thriving team. We seek candidates who are committed to nurturing a community where integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage thrive.

The Position:

The Campus Guard is responsible for providing support and security services to the campus buildings and grounds to ensure safety and security for students, staff, parents and visitors. Front line greeting of all visitors including strict access control and operation of sign-in process. Provision of telephone reception services to callers as required.

The Guard will ensure the protection of property, persons and information at the School. The guard must be proactive in their approach to their duties, primarily by forming and maintaining a strong professional and cordial relationship with the students, staff, parents, and visitors.

As a front-line, essential staff member of the School, the Guard will be required to assess emerging or occurring situations, manage them, and notify School leadership where required. This may include police/fire calls, dangerous persons on campus, water leaks, utilities disruption, mechanical failures, parking infractions, etc.

Specific Accountabilities:

The Campus Security Guard is expected to carry out the following duties:

• Monitor security systems including CCTV, access control, intercom and intrusion alarms
• Perform security patrols of the property and buildings
• Investigate and act on any suspicious persons or events on the property
• Keep detailed and accurate reports of the routine and non-routine events attended to during their shift
• Monitor and control of the parking of vehicles on the property, including traffic control during student pick up and drop off
• Program and issue proximity cards including maintaining the database of all users
• Greet visitors and enforce access control to monitor the occupancy of the building.
• Provide security for on campus events
• Must have the ability to perform CPR, First aid and trained in the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Be versed with crisis management protocols, and manage emergency situation until first responders arrive
• Assist visitors, staff and students with their enquiries and make necessary contacts within the school on their behalf
• Provide occasional assistance to the maintenance staff with setups and takedown of rooms for events including A/V equipment.
• All other duties which may be requested by management

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Hold a valid Security License under the Provincial Private Investigators and Security Guards Act
• Must be able to participate in physically interactive self-defense training
• Experience with MS-Office, database maintenance & security system operation
• Experience in operational security procedures
• Ability to make quick decisions under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations
• Familiar with the operation of various security devices including but not limited to PTZ cameras, electric strikes, mag locks, proximity cards and readers
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders in person, and via radio and telephone
• Strong communication and problem solving skills

Physical/Psychological Demands

• Patrolling of the property requiring climbing stairs, entering mechanical rooms and traversing the property in all weather conditions
• Demonstrate ability to use good judgment and make decisions under pressure, which have the potential to impact the safety and wellness of the students and employees
• Ability to combine authority in challenging situations with respectful and cordial relationships with guests to the building.
• Respect professional boundaries in relationship with students and staff.
• Guard must be able to perform in high stress situations
• Uphold and ensure a safe and secure workplace for all constituents
• Required to wear security protective gear, including fully arrayed duty belt, and body armor vest
• Occasional lifting and carrying of items up to 50lbs, i.e. tables, furniture etc.

General Requirements

• Team player with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Good communication skills, able to deal directly with staff, students and visitors, interpret requests and translate into action
• Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts, including overnight, weekends and holidays.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to provide excellent service
• Required to wear a uniform, provided by the School, at all times when on duty

Demonstrated ability and commitment to the Core Competencies of:

• Inclusive Excellence
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Integrity & Trust
• Learning Agility
• Communication
• Growth Mindset

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and express their interest no later than March 11, 2024.

Havergal College thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Havergal College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Cathy LeBlanc at 416-483-3519 ext. 6526 or by email at accessibility@havergal.on.ca.