Position Summary

At Red Deer Polytechnic, this isn’t just another security job. It’s an opportunity to expand your expertise in a cooperative environment where your insights and initiative are valued. You’ll go beyond leading a dedicated security team to providing trusted advice, training, and supporting emergency response and business continuity across the institution.

Your work will help the effective operation of the Security Services function, which has a direct influence on Red Deer Polytechnic’s Strategic Plan’s themes by impacting the quality of the learning, research and working environment, as well as the perception of RDP by the public as a quality educational institution. We’re looking for someone who thrives on solving problems, enjoys working with people, and brings strong communication and organizational skills to the table. If you’re ready to grow your career in a role that blends technical expertise with human connection, we’d love to meet you

This position is not eligible for a hybrid work environment. The position is required to be held on site at RDP.

Position Responsibilities

Operational Responsibilities

- Develops, administers, and enforces policies, procedures and guidelines related to RDP safety, security, enforcement, emergency management and business continuity activities
- Oversees security services contract including developing KPIs, enforcing contract terms and conditions, and ensuing contract security continues to meet the expectations of the RDP community
- Provides interpretation of legislation and RDP policies and procedures for Security Services team in order to ensure function is functioning and operating inappropriate manner
- Performs enhanced risk and violence assessments concerning students,



staff and faculty
- Provides, implements, and monitors safety plans for students and employees in collaboration with other RDP departments/schools, as appropriate.
- Collaborates and enforces interim measures and sanctions for students, employees and non-RDP community members
- Provides support for the management of threats and liaises with police, fire, ambulance services, and other responding agencies as appropriate
- Oversees activities with respect to processes and daily operations of security and security systems
- Undertakes an active role in scene management during emergencies by directing the activities of others and making operational decisions to manage events occurring on and affecting RDP
- Develops, coordinates, evaluates, and ensures ongoing training requirements are met for the RDP community and in compliance with legislation as it relates to safety, security, emergency measures and business continuity
- Provides site specific training to all Security Services staff (including contract staff)
- Supports RDP special events through the provision of security and advisory services by the Security Services function
- Coordinates, leads, and conducts investigations into security incidents, makes recommendations and follows up on corrective actions and implementation of controls to prevent similar instances
- Receives,



investigates and/or addresses all inquiries and complaints regarding Security Services staff, policies or procedures and providing reports detailing findings, analysis and recommendations (as required)
- Provides supervisory oversight by ensuring that Security Services functions, investigations, reports, and activities are conducted and completed properly; that proper procedures have been followed; that documentation is accurate, concise and appropriate; etc.
- Meets with individuals who are making a complaint/disclosure, provide options under policy or law and direct to appropriate support services
- Represents, supports, and provides advice and recommendations from Security Services on institutional committees and task groups, as required
- Conducts audits to ensure that all contract security has the necessary training, equipment, and licenses to perform their duties and all terms and conditions of the contract are being complied with

Program Administration

- Oversees the administration, use and operation of Security Services programs and security systems (e.g., CCTV, communications, alarms, etc.)
- Conducts analysis and reporting of security incidents to identify trends and enhance the effectiveness of the RDP security program
- Evaluates effectiveness of security contracts and make changes on service/providers/equipment following RDP policies and procedures
- Identifies operational requirements, including capital purchases for use in day-to-day activities by Security Services
- Arranges for the procurement, ongoing management and receipt of equipment, supplies and services following RDP policies and procedures
- Develops, i

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