Campus Security Services is a department within the Vice President Finance and Operations portfolio that provides security, personal safety, emergency planning, parking and motor pool services to the campus community at the University of Victoria. In providing these services Campus Security contributes to creating a safe, secure and welcoming campus for all and to the overall mission of the University by providing exceptional customer service in all aspects of the operation. These services of a critical nature are provided 24/7/365.
Campus Security Services serves a diverse client base including students, employees and visitors. The department’s 46 employees work together as a team to ensure a high standard of customer service delivery, as well as the effective, efficient and safe adherence to university policies. Together, we support UVic’s vision to be a university of choice for outstanding students, faculty, and staff from Canada and around the world and to enhance UVic’s reputation among the best universities in Canada and the world. The University has a population that consists of almost 5000 employees as well as over 22,000 students and over 150 buildings on 163 hectares and 20 parking lots containing over 4200 stalls.
As a member of the Campus Security team providing security, personal safety, parking, motor pool and emergency planning and reporting to the Administrative Coordinator, the Administrative Support Assistant provides clerical and administrative support services to Campus Security including preparing correspondence, attending meetings to record and transcribe minutes, and maintaining a filing system all of which involves highly sensitive and confidential information. The position also provides direct administrative support to the management team.