Protective Services Officer II

Your Opportunity:

At Alberta Health Services (AHS), we strive in building a workplace that’s a reflection of the Albertans we serve. The Protective Services team is seeking a dedicated, ambitious and collaborative Protective Services Officer, within the Chinook Regional Hospital (CRH). As a Protective Services team member, you will nurture positive relationships with all the patients, families, staff, and the community. As a successful candidate, you must be acutely aware of the empathy required while at the same time continuing to maintain your authority and ensure the safety of everyone. You will have the ability to solve diverse and sensitive problems while collaboratively and proactively coming up with alternate solutions. As an Officer, you will have the opportunity to partner, inspire and influence our clinical teams, our community, and the young minds of our future. As the first to respond and record all security events. You will need strong interpersonal and communication skills to promote collaboration and respect while mitigating high-stress situations. Your compassion and ability to relate to patients, families, staff, visitors, and communities help deescalate conflict and create a positive, safe, diverse, and welcoming environment for all. Be the face representing safety and security! By promoting a compassionate, accepting environment, all Albertans in our hospital will feel safe. We welcome your application!

Description:

As a Protective Services Officer II, you will provide security and protective services for all patients, visitors, staff and organizational 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 response to critical events. You will provide support to facility departments on matters of security and safety practices, participate in reviewing and recommending policy, and foster and maintain positive public relations through relationships with internal and external contacts.