Job Description

Requisition ID: 343932

City: Winnipeg

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Work Location: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Patrol Security Services

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Number of Vacancies: 5

FTE: 0.4

Anticipated Shift: Days; Nights; Weekends

Daily Hours Worked: 12.00

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Salary: $20.477, $21.111, $21.811, $22.556, $23.320, $24.116,

Application Closing Date: Friday, September 8, 2023

Do you have an eye for detail, a keen awareness of risk, and a desire to serve your local community? Have you imagined yourself as part of a dedicated team of security professionals working together to maintain safety and order in a healthcare facility? As a Patrol Officer at Health Sciences Centre, you will have the opportunity to keep your neighbours - our patients and clients \xe2\x80\x93 safe by providing security services within our facility.

We are looking for highly competent individuals to join our team to maintain the security and safety of our environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate will be experienced in security, law enforcement, or any related field and have a sharp eye with a quick reaction time. If you are interested in an organization that understands work-life balance, offers a rotating schedule to help you recharge and maintain a full life both inside and outside of work, and provides opportunities to continuously grow and enhance your skills as a valued member of our team, we are hiring now!

For more information about this exciting opportunity, contact Pretz Frias, Professional Recruiter, at (431) 373-3169

Alternatively, please contact Andrew Clark, Senior Professional Recruiter, at (431) 294-0374

Position Overview

Creates a safe and secure environment for patients, staff and the visiting public within buildings and property of the Health Sciences Centre (HSC).

Utilizes and enforces federal, provincial, and municipal legislation/policies to ensure the delivery and access of healthcare.

Responsible for the detection and prosecution of unlawful acts as well as the enforcement of hospital policies and regulations.

Primary responder for a variety of hospital contingencies/codes including violent incidents and fire alarms.

Assists medical staff with a variety of situations relating but not limited to, violent persons/patients, weapon seizures, room/ward searches, or removal of unauthorized individuals from property.

Directs and assists visitors throughout the facility, including staff/visitor escorts to parkades.

Maintains accurate record of activities while on duty and ensuring that accurate and complete incident reports are completed when required.

Provides a high level of customer service while dealing with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of security experience, law enforcement or military background, or a related field.

Prior security experience is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

Completion of a high school education, or equivalent.

Valid Manitoba Security Guard License (at time of application) and/or any future license mandated by the province to perform the duties of a Security Guard.

Diploma/Degree from a recognized education facility specializing in security or law enforcement preferred.

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification or any other certification related to law enforcement preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

Ability to readily adapt to stressful situations while using discretion and good judgement.

Must be fluent in the English language due to the high level of communication skills needed in this position.

Physical Requirements

Meet physical fitness requirements for patrol officer duties, which include but are not limited to, walking/running, going up and down stairs, assisting in violent hands-on situations and includes the ability to work at extreme heights to support the Heliport operation.

Good physical and mental health required.

Position requires a considerable amount of walking and the physical ability to restrain or evict unauthorized individuals.

Ability to perform activities that include pre-landing heliport inspections and assisting law enforcement with patient off-loads.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority