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.
- Classification: Protective Services Officer II
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Protective Services
- Primary Location: Ponoka Hospital and Care Centr
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 20-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 30-MAY-2027
- Hours per Shift: 12
- Length of Shift in weeks: 8
- Shifts per cycle: 28
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $40.15
- Maximum Salary: $45.99
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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: Active or eligible to become a Community Peace Officer appointment by Alberta Solicitor General. Alberta class 5 operator's license, or a provincial equivalent, with no more than four demerits and no charges or pending suspensions.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with two years post-secondary education in a law enforcement or criminal justice discipline or Peace Officer experience. Two years post-secondary education in Security, Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice preferred. Two years related security/law enforcement experience preferred. WHMIS training preferred. Certificate in CPI Non-violent Crisis Intervention and Pressure Point Control Tactic an asset. Current First Aid and CPR Level C - AED certification.
