Job Description

Your Opportunity:

At Alberta Health Services, we strive to build a workplace that's a reflection of the Albertans we serve. We are committed to developing a work environment that is physically and psychologically safe for staff and patients alike. The Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC), located in North East Calgary, is one of Alberta's busiest healthcare facilities that provide exceptional medical care to the surrounding communities. It provides acute, outpatient, critical care, surgical, medical, mental, women's, and emergency health services. Alberta Health Services Calgary Zone Protective Services has updated its recruiting strategy. We are currently considering applicants who hold appointments from the Solicitor General for full-time positions.

Description:

As a Protective Services Officer (PSO) I, you will provide front line level security services designed to proactively mitigate loss or damage, de-escalate incidents of aggression and to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. You will also respond to security, fire and personal safety related issues in accordance with current legislation and established AHS and site policies and procedures.

• Classification: Protective Services Officer I
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Protective Services
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2022
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 24-OCT-2022
• Hours per Shift: 11
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 7
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.93
• Maximum Salary: $32.85
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent. Active (or eligible) for appointment as a Community Peace Officer with enforcement duties involving the public, as identified by the Province of Alberta/Solicitor General. Successful completion of Alberta Health Services or Alberta Justice and Solicitor General Community Peace Officer Induction Training Program (6 weeks program). Valid Class 5 (non-GDL) Driver's Licence. Valid Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (P.A.R.E.) completed under 4:45 minute, within 6 months prior to commencing employment. Additional Required Qualifications:

A minimum of 2 years of related work experience operating room a related degree or diploma in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or Psychology. Other related education may be considered. Ability to work a 24-hour shift rotation. Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Level C -Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in uniformed public servant roles or emergency services (military, forestry, park ranger, corrections, and peace officer). Cadet program experience. Community involvement or volunteering (unpaid positions). Knowledge of or training in harm reduction, anti-racism and Indigenous awareness. Fluent in languages other than English. An active appointment as a Community Peace Officer with enforcement duties involving the public, as identified by the Province of Alberta/Solicitor General.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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We're passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it's about putting patients' and families' experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.