Safe Officer

Full-time Permanent position

About Us

Since 1852, under the direction of the Basilian Fathers, St. Michael’s College School has been educating young men in goodness, discipline, and knowledge for lives of leadership and service, and forming them in faith to present the face of Jesus Christ to a world in need of his grace and his peace.

We are Canada’s only Catholic, Basilian, faith-based independent school. We educate young men from Grades 7 to 12 in a university-preparatory programme. Our scholastic environment for all boys is well-designed and suited to their strengths, aptitudes, and needs. It provides a unique learning and growing experience during which a boy develops the framework of his character and builds the foundation for his life as a man.

In graduating young men who will change the world through lives of faith, character, and service, St. Michael’s College School brings integrity, unity, and healing to a fractured and uncertain world.

Working with us:

We take a whole-school approach to deliver an exceptional student experience.

To provide a modern learning environment with world-class facilities, St. Michael’s College School requires dedicated and collaborative employees with a variety of skills and abilities to support students. You may not be teaching our students, but your work impacts their St. Michael’s College School experience.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation package
• Extended benefits paid by the school
• Access to professional development and educational opportunities
• Generous vacation programme (non-teaching staff)

Position Available:

Working in a team setting, the Safe Officer is a key contributor to the ongoing commitment to the safety and well-being of students, employees, and visitors to the school. This role is often the first and last trusted adult students see at school every day.

Reports to: Head of Security

Supervises: N/A

Start date: ASAP – September 22, 2025

Position: 
Based on a 35-hour work week.
Shift work Monday to Friday:

• 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
• 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Rate of Pay: Salary ranges from $50,000 to $55,000 per year.
Remuneration includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Duties include:

Working in a team setting:

• Offers a first point of contact for students, visitors, and facility renters, providing a friendly and informed response to inquiries
• Develops an ongoing rapport with students and provides assistance as required, such as assistance with lost and found items and locker issues
• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry
• Prevents losses and damages by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures, and removing trespassers
• Completes accurate daily reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities on time
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency situations, including building evacuation, threats of violence, and trespassing concerns
• Responds to student behaviour concerns, including vaping, smoking, and bullying
• Controls traffic by directing drivers and enforcing parking policies
• Performs security checks with patrols and security cameras
• Provides crowd control as needed (events, meetings, theatre productions, sporting events, etc.)
• Works closely with school administration and facilities team to assist with day-to-day issues as they arise
• Provides First Aid and CPR when needed
• Assists students, employees, contractors, and visitors with adhering to SMCS protocols as required

 What you bring to this role:

• A commitment to the vocation of Catholic education as it is embodied in the tradition of the Basilian Fathers and the mission and vision of St. Michael’s College School
• Minimum five years’ experience working in a security setting
• Experience working with youth in a community setting, such as at a camp or as a coach, is an asset
• Licensed under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act is an asset
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills, including reporting skills
• Reliable, calm in an emergency, and uses good judgment
• Able to cope with various physical demands of work (walking, standing, etc.)
• Motivated team player who can work with minimal supervision
• Computer skills – Office 365, including basic skills in Excel and Word, ability to navigate databases as needed
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality in all interactions
• Availability to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends) as determined, planned in advance
• Adhere to established processes and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of Security, or their designate
• Ability to lift 40 lb. on a regular basis
• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate is an asset
• Valid Ontario driver’s licence with clean driving abstract is an asset

How to apply:

Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to Human Resources at St. Michael’s College School by email to resume@smcsmail.com indicating ‘Safe Officer’ in the subject line.

Deadline for this application process is September 19, 2025, or until the position is filled. Applicants are strongly recommended to apply before the deadline.

We thank all candidates in advance. However, we will contact only those selected for an interview. No phone calls or agencies, please.

To work at St. Michael’s College School, all employees must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Screening check.

St. Michael’s College School will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

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