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Provide security and protective services for patients, staff, and property, including violence intervention and law enforcement. Act as a first responder to critical events and support facility departments with safety practices and policy recommendations.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma, a valid Class 5 driver's license, and appointment as a Community Peace Officer. Candidates must complete the CPO Induction Training and pass the Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (P.A.R.E.).
Education
- high school
- professional certificate
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Violence Monitoring
- Prevention and Intervention
- Asset Loss Prevention
- Internal Investigations
- Risk Assessment
- Hazard Identification
- Law Enforcement
- First Responder
- Public Relations
- Crisis Intervention
- Court Document Preparation
- Evidence Securing
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Protective Services
- Community Peace Officer
- CPO Induction Training
- P.A.R.E.
- CPI Non-violent Crisis Intervention
- Pressure Point Control Tactic
- First Aid
- CPR Level C
- AED Certification
- Healthcare Security
- Law Enforcement
- Risk Assessment
- Public Safety
- Alberta Health Services
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
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 of persons 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 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.
