Relational Security Officer

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.

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Fraser Health is proudly recognized as a BC Top Employer. Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your expertise to this exciting casual role of Relational Security Officer to support our dedicated Integrated Protection Services team in various Acute Care settings across our Fraser Health Authority.

Our Relational Security Officers will support our Integrated Protection Services team, and report to the Relational Security Coordinator to maintain and enforce security of persons and property in accordance with established policies and procedures. Our mission is to support our Acute Sites in maintaining excellent working conditions by keeping our facilities safe and orderly.

We will have part-time and full-time positions available at the sites listed below:

• Abbotsford Regional Hospital
• Burnaby Hospital
• Chilliwack General Hospital
• Delta Hospital
• Langley Memorial Hospital
• Peace Arch Hospital
• Royal Columbian Hospital
• Surrey Memorial Hospital

Build on your education and career experience as you:

• Provide security for Health Organization patients to maintain a safe and orderly workplace for both staff and patients.
• Enforce regulations and security procedures. Identify risks, safety and security hazards and take appropriate action
• Collaborate with Relational Security Coordinator to investigate reports, and respond to emergencies
• Maintains a daily log of events and prepares detailed reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current BC Security Guard License, Certification of Training Completion in Advanced Security Training
• One year's recent related experience
• Valid B.C. Class 5 vehicle licence and access to a vehicle for business-related purposes

Applicants without AST certification may be considered.

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Reporting to the Coordinator, Relational Security, IPS Operations, the Relational Security Officer maintains and enforces security of persons and property in accordance with established policies and procedures.

1. Patrols buildings and grounds, including utilizing computerized surveillance equipment and video monitoring systems. Enforces regulations and security procedures. Identifies risks, safety and security hazards and takes appropriate action. Checks doors, windows and entrances, securing same to prevent unauthorized entrance by others.
2. Responds to emergencies such as the Health Organization Disaster Plans, emergency Codes, and physically aggressive patients/persons; assesses the situation, consults with medical staff and others, and takes appropriate action as required.
3. Investigates, resolves and reports disturbances utilizing non-violent interventions. Documents and reports incidents in accordance with established Protection Services procedures.
4. Provides security for Health Organization patients, as requested by the patient care team, to maintain a safe and orderly workplace. Provides security escort for staff and patients as required. Responds to requests for assistance from staff, patients and the public.
5. Participates in photo identification and security system programs through methods such as taking staff photos, card access information and entering database information.
6. Utilizes and operates various security systems such as; access control, CCTV, panic/duress, photo identification and other security system programs.
7. Provides pre/post flight safety inspections of heliports following appropriate departmental procedures.
8. Liaises with fire, police and other related community officials regarding fire and security protocol, response, incidents and investigations per department guidelines.
9. Provides First Aid services to injured persons, completes required documentation and maintains supplies.
10. Maintains a daily log of events and prepares detailed reports.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education, Training & Experience

Current BC Security Guard License, Certification of Training Completion in Advanced Security Training. One year's recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current, valid B.C. Class 5 vehicle licence and access to a vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize work.