Security Practitioner

The mandate of Campus Security and Emergency Services (CSES) is to promote a safe and welcoming environment that recognizes and is respectful of the diverse nature of the Queen's University Community.

Reporting to the Managers, CSES, however receiving daily direction from the Security Supervisor (Supervisor), the Security Practitioners (Practitioner) are responsible for the safety and security of university faculty, staff, students and visitors under the Supervisors' direction and to protect university property. The Practitioner follows the policies and procedures set by the university’s security program and complies with all applicable regulations and laws to ensure the safety of the campus. In addition, the Practitioner assists the Supervisors in investigations, preparing statements of observations and collecting evidence while understanding the need to be respectful to victims, students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and in a collaborative team environment, the Practitioner interacts with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and community partners providing holistic security for the university. They accomplish this by being involved with internal and external committees and positively engaging the campus community by attending events and performing foot patrols.

Providing an essential service to the university Community on a 7/24/365 basis, the Practitioner will work rotating shifts and irregular overtime, sometimes at short notice, including covering for staff who are sick or in response to emergency situations.