Protective Services Officer II

Alberta Health Services; Wetaskiwin; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Protective Services Officer II for Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr. You will provide security for patients, visitors, staff and property, conduct risk assessments and assist in internal investigations.

The role involves enforcing statutes, responding to critical events, and supporting safety practices across facility departments. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, Alberta Community Peace Officer induction, and a valid Class 5 driver’s

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Active (or eligible) for appointment as a Community Peace Officer with enforcement duties involving the public.
• Valid Class 5 (non-GDL) Driver's Licence.
• Valid Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (P.A.R.E.) completed within 6 months prior to starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and protective services for patients, visitors, staff and AHS property.
• Monitor and intervene in violence, assess hazards, and enforce statutes as needed.
• Support facility departments on security and safety practices and assist in policy reviews.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Related degree or diploma

Job 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; asset loss prevention and internal investigations; preparation of court documents and securing evidence; risk assessment and hazard identification; working with persons suffering from addictions, mental health disorders, and unhoused; enforcement of applicable federal, provincial and municipal statutes; conducting arrests, apprehensions and detentions ofpersons and act as a first responder to critical events. You will provide support for 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.

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: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 09-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 26
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $40.15
• Maximum Salary: $45.99
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

• Classification: Protective Services Officer II
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Protective Services
• Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 09-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 26
• Shift Pattern: 4 On 4 Off, Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $40.15
• Maximum Salary: $45.99
• 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:

Alberta Class 5 operator’s license, or a provincial equivalent, with no more than four demerits and no charges or pending suspensions.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum two years of related work experience OR a related degree or diploma.Experience in uniformed public servant roles or emergency services (military, forestry, park ranger, corrections, peace officer).CPI Non-violent Crisis Intervention training and Pressure Point Control Tactic Certificates are also assets. Experience within a healthcare setting.Current First Aid and CPR Level C – AED certification.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend 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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