Security Agent

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

This position has a term length of 1 year plus 1 day.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton, South Campus Edmonton, Enterprise Square, Campus Saint-Jean, Augustana Camrose.

Reporting to the Security Coordinator and as required, to the on-duty Patrol Services Division Sergeants, the Security Agent is the “eyes and ears” of the University community. They will be detecting and reporting incidents that may be disruptive to University operations, of the safety and security of persons and property. Agents prevent loss or damage within a building, facility or space utilized by the University of Alberta and/or those to whom the University is contracted on either a temporary or permanent basis. This position provides a presence at North Campus, South Campus, Campus Saint-Jean and Augustana Campus that includes but is not limited to: libraries, residences and administrative buildings.

University of Alberta Protective Services (UAPS) is an authorized employer of Security Agents under the Alberta Solicitor General Public Security Program. Agents must hold an Individual license under the Security Services and Investigators Act. Employees at this range do not carry the extensive range of investigation and enforcement requirements and functions; they do not require an accredited baton, use of force training or police cyclist course, are not trained or authorized to make a criminal code arrest.

This position will mainly work day shift hours during the main business week (Monday - Friday), up to 40 hours a week. There may also be requirements to work extended hours in the event of an emergency or special events.