Job Description

Your Opportunity:

At Alberta Health Services, we strive to build a workplace that is a reflection of the Albertans we serve. The Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC), in North East Calgary, is one of Alberta\'s busiest healthcare facilities. PLC provides acute, outpatient, critical care, surgical, medical, mental health, women\'s health, and emergency health services. The PLC is unique as it is the only Acute Care facility that is accessible to the cities C-Train line. With Calgary\'s growing and diverse population within the city, this hospital services complex situations with families, patients, and the community. At AHS, we support all individuals by working with our clinical partners in a harm reduction approach when required. As an organization, we take the time to celebrate the differences in our experiences, viewpoints, backgrounds, and cultures bringing our communities together. As a Protective Services team member, you nurture positive relationships with all the patients, families, staff, and the community. The successful candidate must be acutely aware of the empathy required while continuing to maintain your position and ensure the safety of everyone. You have the ability to solve diverse and sensitive problems while collaboratively and proactively coming up with alternate solutions. In this demanding front line position, you will be the first to respond and record all security events. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required to promote negotiation, collaboration and respect while mitigating high-stress situations. Your confidence, compassion and ability to relate to patients, families, staff, visitors, and communities to help deescalate what could be a tumultuous time for many by creating a positive, safe, diverse, and welcoming environment for all. Be the face representing safety and security! We would love to talk to you!

Description:

As a Protective Services Officer II, you will provide security and protective services for all patients, visitors, staff and AHS property including: violence monitoring, prevention and intervention; enforcement of applicable federal, provincial and municipal statutes; asset loss prevention and internal investigations; preparation of court documents and securing evidence; risk assessment and hazard identification; arrests, apprehensions and detentions of persons and first responder to critical events. You will provide support for facility departments on matters of security and safety practices, participates in reviewing and recommending policy, and fosters and maintains positive public relations through relationships with internal and external contacts.

• Classification: Protective Services Officer II
• 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: 18-AUG-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 28-AUG-2023
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 26
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.42
• Maximum Salary: $38.27
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver\'s License, Vehicle Provided

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 three years of related work experience OR a related degree or diploma in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or Psychology. Other related education may be considered. Alberta Class 5 operator\'s license, or a provincial equivalent, with no more than four demerits and no charges or pending suspensions. Current Standard First Aid and Level C CPR. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in uniformed public servant roles or emergency services (military, forestry, park ranger, corrections, 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 more than 1 language is an asset. Comfortable and experienced with public speaking.

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.

Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.

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.

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