The Durham College Law and Security Administration program hosted a Law Enforcement Career Fair recently, providing opportunities for students to network with industry professionals.
Dozens of law enforcement professionals swarmed the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre recently in hopes of recruiting Durham College School of Justice students for employment.
The career fair, hosted by the Law and Security Administration program, welcomed a variety of organizations that offered full-, part-time and summer positions.
"The career fair is geared more towards the School of Justice at Durham College. This provides students with specific law enforcement opportunities," said Carolyn Rutherford, a Law and Security Administration student.
Among the employers on hand were representatives from the Great Blue Heron Casino, Canada Border Services Agency, Intelligarde, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Intercon, a number of police services and more.
"Everyone is enthusiastic here," said Steve Pauley, a vessel captain from the Canadian Coast Guard. Pauley and co-worker Carol Bond, from the Public Affairs department, were looking for multi-disciplinary skilled students to fill navigation, enforcement and office positions.
Campus security guard Steve Mairs joined his colleagues at the Group 4 Securicor booth.
"With security there's always something different going on," he said. "You're constantly faced with new challenges and meet lots of people. It's definitely not your regular sit-down kind of job."
The Durham College campuses, Lakeridge Health hospital sites and the Oshawa Centre are some of the locations Group 4 Securicor services.
Throughout the day, the Law Enforcement Career Fair provided a steady flow of students with valuable information that would not be found elsewhere. Professionals were available for one-on-one discussions about employment opportunities, job search tips and career advice.
"Overall, this career fair has been great for gathering the information I need on law enforcement opportunities," said Mike Grol, a prospective School of Justice student.