Sergeant

Location

Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1

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Primary Category Page: Staff and Management

Division: Campus Safety Office

Requisition ID: 2641

Department: CSO - Operations

This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

Initial Shift Assignment: Rotating 12 hour shift, days and nights (4 days on, 4 days off)

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.

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General Purpose

Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the Sergeant is responsible for supervision, coordination, and leading a frontline operational platoon assigned to the Campus Safety Office. The Sergeant ensures the safety and security of the university community through proactive patrol supervision, incident response, investigations, policy enforcement, emergency management support, and community engagement.

The Sergeant provides frontline leadership, mentorship, and administrative oversight while ensuring that all operations are conducted in accordance with University policies, applicable legislation, and meets the operational goals of CSO.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Sergeant is responsible for operational and administrative supervision for their team through proactive patrol, crime prevention, responding to emergency situations, overseeing criminal and internal judicial investigations, responding to requests for service from the community and community complaints. The Sergeant is also responsible for monitoring and motivating staff performance, supervising traffic control and special events, ensuring that there is sufficient staffing, and that occurrences are reported and documented in a timely fashion. The incumbent will also liaise with external agencies, the general public and the University communities. In addition, the Sergeant will participate in or assign training for the special constables and dispatchers.

Requirements

Post-secondary education is required (College Diploma in Police Foundations preferred) and five

(5) years of experience in policing or security at an institution of higher learning, or an equivalent combination of education and policing experience.

The successful candidate will also possess a valid Ontario driver's license, Standard First Aid Certificate and a valid C.P.R. Certificate (Basic Rescuer) at the time of hire.

Strong leadership and decision-making abilities

Knowledge of relevant legislation including but not limited to

Trespass to Property Act

Criminal Code of Canada

Occupational Health and Safety

Mental Health

Highway Traffic Act

Excellent communication, Conflict resolution and alternative dispute resolution.

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills.

Team building experience.

Previous supervision or leadership experience preferred

Investigative and Incident management span of control an asset

Be able to develop, motivate, officers

Promote professionalism, accountability, teamwork and be a positive influence within CSO

The ability to manage performance in a unionized environment.

Acute awareness of privacy and confidentiality.

Ability to perform well under stress and during emergent situations.

Knowledge of and experience with community policing, issues involving youth, gender-based violence and people of diverse backgrounds.

Proficiency with cameras, reporting systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Core Competencies

Professionalism

Communication and interpersonal skills

Critical thinking and problem solving

Teamwork

Crisis Management

Diversity, equity, and inclusive awareness

Community service oriented

The successful candidate must be able to work a twelve-hour rotational shift rotating between days and nights and must be available to work some weekend and holiday shifts as scheduled. The incumbent must meet the requirements to be appointed as a Special Constable and must pass mandatory Use of Force training.

Following an interview process the successful candidate must complete a psychological suitability process and undergo a background investigation and security clearance with reference checks, prior to final selection for employment.

Employee Type: Regular

Position Number: 10927323

Classification: P&M FT- Band 05

Professional/Managerial Salary Bands

The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.

• Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 07/08/2026

Closing Date: 07/15/2026