Student Safety Patrollers Job Description
Program Overview
The Student Safety Patrol Program was launched by the Campus Safety Services in September 1998. Applicants for Student Safety Patrol positions must be registered in the second or subsequent year(s) of their degree programs at Carleton University, with preference given to those students who are registered in BA Law or Criminology programs.
Student Safety Patrollers augment the full-time Patrol Services staff by performing various light security duties (non-police functions) around the Carleton University campus.
Student Safety Patrol positions are part-time paid positions. Students are scheduled on the basis of two or three, four -six hour shifts per week. There are Student Safety Patrollers working seven days a week, throughout the academic year (September to April). Additional shifts during weekdays and weekends may be scheduled, from time-to-time, to assist the Campus Safety Services with operational commitments. Student Safety Patrol shifts are reduced during the exam periods.
Routine Duties:
Student Safety Patrollers perform the following light security details (non-police functions) around the Carleton University campus:
- patrol all campus buildings as a visible deterrent and community resource,
- assist as directed during critical incidents, at Shift Manager’s discretion,
- observe and report any suspicious/criminal activity observed on patrol,
- performs customer service duties in Parking Services when required,
- audits of campus lighting, emergency phones, access card systems,
- fire safety equipment checks in publicly accessible hose cabinets,
- assists with control of vehicle/pedestrian traffic during events,
- safe walk service provided in the absence of Foot Patrol,
- fire picket and static site security as requested/required,
- performs the receptionist function in Patrol Services,
- enforces university regulations (smoking, parking) and
- other non-law enforcement duties as assigned.
More information:
Please also see the Program Mission Statement and Objectives on the Student Patrol Program Web page at: http://carleton.ca/safety/security-programs/student-safety-patrol/