Protection Services Officer 1

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in the Winnipeg Health Region, committed to providing excellent health care services. This role as a Protection Services Officer involves maintaining security within the hospital, ensuring public safety, and operating security systems on a rotating shift basis. Ideal candidates will have a background in security or law enforcement, possess strong interpersonal skills, and be able to work independently. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values equity and excellence in health care.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Manitoba Security Guard License.
• Experience in police, investigative, or fire protection is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general security of the hospital and its equipment.
• Control public entry and operate security communication systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tact and diplomacy

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Initiative

Independence

English language proficiency

Education

Valid Manitoba Security Guard License

Tools

Computerized Windows environment

Job description

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Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings; Nights; Weekends; Standby coverage as required

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 12.00

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services, and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

The incumbent maintains the general security of the Hospital, and the equipment therein. Provides control of the public right of entry, as necessary. Operates the Security Visual and Audio Communication Control systems, on a twenty-four-hour rotating shift basis.

Experience

• Police, investigative, or fire protection background an asset.
• Experience with Computerized Windows environment or other equivalent computer software experience required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must possess a valid Manitoba Security Guard License and/or any future license mandated by the province to perform the duties of the Protection Services Officer.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be bondable and eligible for appointment as a Special Constable with the Department of Attorney General.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with others.
• Uses tact and diplomacy, and must be able to maintain confidentiality according to Department and Hospital Policy.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.
• Have a good command of the English language.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

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 across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

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