Sergeant

Overview

Sergeant Jobs in Guelph, Canada at Ontario University Athletics

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.
• 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:
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.

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

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Title: Sergeant

Company: Ontario University Athletics

Location: Guelph, Canada

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