Security Services Conduct Policy
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SECURITY SERVICES CONDUCT POLICY
Policy Type:
Management
Initially
Approved:
October 26,
2015
Policy Sponsor:
General Counsel
and University
Secretary
Last
Revised:
October 26,
2015
Primary Contact:
Chief Safety, Risk,
and Employee
Wellness Officer
Review
Scheduled:
September
2028
Approver:
Board of Governors
A.
OVERVIEW
Security Representatives are required to maintain high ethical standards and meet the statutory
requirements set out in the Security Services and Investigators
Act (the “Act”), the University’s
Code of Conduct Policy and this Security Services Conduct Policy in order to promote public trust
and confidence in Security Representatives and Security Services.
B.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Policy is to demonstrate the University’s commitment to comply with the Act
and to promote trust and confidence in Security Representatives and in Security Services.
C.
SCOPE
This Policy applies to all Security Representatives.
D.
POLICY STATEMENT
1.
GENERAL
1.1.
All Security Representatives will be familiar with and comply with this Policy and
the University’s Code of Conduct.
2.
CONDUCT AND DEPORTMENT
2.1.
Security Representatives must act with honesty and integrity when they are
acting in the scope of their Employment.
2.2.
Security Representatives are not permitted to engage in any action that
constitutes one or more the following:
a)
failing to comply with this Policy;
b)
failing to comply with the University’s Code of Conduct;
c)
failing to comply with the Security Services and Investigators Act; and/or
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d)
failing to comply with the University’s authorization as a business
licensee under the Security Services and Investigators Act.
2.3.
Security Representatives must comply with the terms and conditions of their
License.
2.4.
Security Representatives must respect and use all property and equipment in
accordance with the terms and conditions of their License.
2.5.
Security Representatives must advise the University of any potential or perceived
breach of this Policy or the Act by themselves or any other Security
Representative either by:
a)
notifying a Management Employee in writing; or
b)
reporting the potential or perceived breach of this Policy by following the
procedures in the University’s Employees Safe Disclosure of
Wrongdoing and Public Interest Disclosure Policy and Procedures.
2.6.
Security Representatives are not permitted to engage in any action that
constitutes one or more of the following:
a)
breach of confidentiality;
b)
consumption or use of alcohol or drugs in a manner that is prejudicial to
Duty;
c)
corrupt practice;
d)
deceit;
e)
disorderly or inappropriate conduct;
f)
insubordination;
g)
neglect of Duty; and/or
h)
unlawful or unnecessary exercise of authority.
2.7.
For the purposes of this Policy:
a)
“breach of confidentiality” includes a breach of confidentiality where
confidentiality is expected, including, but not limited to, breaching
confidentiality as required by the Security Services Investigators Act.
b)
“consumption or use of alcohol or drugs in a manner that is prejudicial to
Duty” includes of one or more of the following:
i)
possessing and/or consuming alcohol while on Duty;
ii) possessing, consuming or otherwise using drugs that are
prohibited by law
from the Security Representative’s possession;
and/or
iii) reporting for Duty, being on Duty or standing by for Duty while
unfit to do so by reason of the consumption or use of alcohol or
drugs.
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c)
“corrupt practice” includes one or more of the following:
i)
engagi
ng in any activities contrary to the University’s Conflict of
Interest Policy or the Code of Conduct;
ii) engaging in any activity that lacks integrity while in the course of
the Security Representative’s employment;
iii) failing to account for or to make a prompt and true return of
money or property that the Security Representative received in
the course of their Employment; and/or
iv) directly or indirectly soliciting or receiving a payment, gift, pass,
subscription or favour contrary to University policy including the
University’s Conflict of Interest Policy.
d)
“deceit” includes one or more of the following, but is not limited to:
i)
willfully or negligently making or signing a false, misleading or
inaccurate statement or entry in an official document or record;
ii) willfully or negligently making or signing a false, misleading or
inaccurate statement pertaining to the Security Representative’s
official duties; and/or
iii) without a lawful excuse:
a. destroying, mutilating or concealing an official document,
record or property, or,
b. altering or erasing an entry in an official document or
record.
e)
‘disorderly or inappropriate” includes one or more of the following, but is
not limited to:
i)
contravening:
a. a Federal Act;
b. an Alberta Provincial Act,
c. any regulation made under federal or provincial
legislation; or
d. any City of Calgary Bylaw
when the contravention is or is likely to be prejudicial to the
reputation of Security Services and/or the University.
ii)
engaging in oppressive or tyrannical conduct towards a
subordinate;
iii)
using profane, abusive or insulting language to any employee
and/or user of the University;
iv)
willfully or negligently making a false complaint or statement
against a Security Representative;
v)
withholding or suppressing a complaint against or report made
in respect of any other Security Representative;
vi)
failing to advise the University of any potential or perceived
breach of this Policy by another Security Representative in
accordance with the Code of Conduct;
vii) differentially applying the law or exercising authority contrary to
an individual’s Human Rights; and/or
viii) doing anything that is or is likely to be prejudicial to the
reputation of Security Services and/or the University.
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f)
“insubordination” includes one or more of the following, but is not limited
to:
i)
being insubordinate to a supervisor or manager by word or
action; and/or
ii) omitting or neglecting, without adequate reason, to carry out a
lawful order, directive, rule or policy of the University and/or
Security Services or other person who has the authority to issue
or make that order, directive, rule or policy.
g)
“neglect of Duty” includes one or more of the following, but is not limited
to:
i)
neglecting, without a lawful excuse, to promptly and diligently
perform her/his duties as a Security Representative;
ii) failing to work in accordance with orders or leaving an area,
detail or other place of Duty without due permission or sufficient
cause;
iii) failing to report a matter that it is his/her Duty to report; and/or
iv) without reasonable excuse being absent from or reporting late
for Duty.
h)
“unlawful or unnecessary exercise of authority” consists of one or more
of the following, but is not limited to:
i)
exercising her/his authority as a Security Representative when it
is unlawful or unnecessary to do so; and/or
ii) applying inappropriate force in circumstances in which force is
used.
2.8.
Security Representatives who fail to comply with this Policy and/or the Act are
subject to disciplinary action/s including termination of their employment subject
to law and the collective agreement between the University and the Mount Royal
Staff Association.
E.
DEFINITIONS
(1)
Code of Conduct:
means the University’s Code of Conduct Policy
(2)
Duty:
means all actions by a Security Representative in the course
of their Employment
(3)
Employment:
means employment at the University
(4)
License:
means the individual Security Representative’s license
granted pursuant to the Security Services Investigators Act
(5)
Management
Employee:
includes the Chief Risk and Safety Officer, the Manager of
Security Services, the Associate Vice-President of Human
Resources, and General Counsel
(6)
Policy:
means the Security Services Conduct Policy
(7)
Security
Representative:
means all
Licensed employees in the University’s Security
Services Department
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(8)
Security Services:
means the Security Services Department of the University
(9)
University:
means Mount Royal University
F.
RELATED POLICIES
• Code of Conduct Policy
• Protected Disclosure (Whistleblower) Policy
G.
RELATED LEGISLATION
• Security Services and Investigators Act, SA 2008, c. S-4.7
H.
RELATED INFORMATION
I.
REVISION HISTORY
Date
(mm/dd/yyyy)
Description of
Change
Sections
Person who
Entered Revision
(Position Title)
Person who
Authorized
Revision
(Position Title)
10/26/2015
NEW
Director, University
Secretariat
VP Administrative
Services
01/20/2020
Editorial
Template Update,
Position Title Update
Policy Specialist
University Secretary
03/02/2021
Editorial
Title updates
University Secretary
University Secretary