Campus Safety Attendant

Department: Ridgetown - Student Experience and Hospitality Services
This position is covered by the Collective Agreement with the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation District 35 - Technician/Administrative/Research/Agricultural

Temporary part-time from 11/30/2026 to 04/30/2027
(Less than 24 hours a week)

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, Campus Safety, the position of Campus Safety Attendant will be part of our team with a goal of keeping our Ridgetown Campus community safe. This is an ideal position for someone who likes working in a fast-paced team environment, has a flexible schedule and a strong desire to help others.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting regular tours of the campus, responding to staff, student and visitor inquiries and needs acting as the first point of contact for safety and security issues, including but not limited to vandalism, broken equipment and emergencies)Building surveillance and monitoring campus by conducting regular tours of the campus and keeping a vigilant eye out for suspicious activities, security breaches or safety hazards.
• Enforcing campus policies and regulations, including parking regulations, smoking policies, and building access rules. This may include issuing warnings or citations for violations and educating community members on the importance of compliance.
• Providing assistance and customer service by serving as a resource for the campus community, providing assistance and information to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by answering questions, giving directions, and addressing concerns in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Documenting incidents and maintaining accurate records of incidents, accidents, or security-related events that occur on campus.Collaborating with law enforcement agencies, providing support and assistance when needed by communicating and cooperating with police officers, sharing information, and providing assistance in investigations when necessary.

Requirements

• Completion of secondary school education
• Security Guard Licence
• 12 to 18 months of expereince
• Valid G Driver’ Licence
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must exercise sound judgement when responding to information queries, ensuring that appropriate referrals are made.
• Accurate recall, decision making under stressful situations
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent oral and written communication are essential
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Campus Safety Attendants should be well-trained, knowledgeable about emergency procedures, and capable of handling various situations that may arise on a university campus.

This position requires evening and midnight shifts and work on weekends and statutory holidays as the work unit provides service 24 hours per day and seven days per week.

Candidates selected following initial review must complete and be able to pass: First Aid, CPR and AED Certification ‘safeTALK’ (Suicide – Alert Training); ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training); Mental Health First Aid Certification; Violent Threat Assessment Training and references checks before final selection of employment.

Employee Type: Temporary
Position Number: 10918426
Classification: OSSTF/TARA, District 35 Salary: Band 2
OSSTF/TARA Wage Grid

*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: 11/10/2026
Close Date: 11/24/2026