Security Officer

at  Prairie Mountain Health

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 education (MB Standards)
• Eligible for and maintains licensure to practice as a Security Officer (Guard) in the province of Manitoba
• Proficiency with hand held radios or radio communications devices
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Ability to display professional and sound judgment and decision-making skills, including the ability to work alone or without direct supervision in a high stress environment
• Maintain working knowledge of issues in supporting vulnerable populations, such as but not limited to, homelessness, vulnerable persons, addictions, HARM Reduction, crime prevention and public safety
• Ability to support clients through knowledge and communication of healthcare and community resources
• Maintains physical abilities necessary to carry out duties of the position which may include but is not limited to walking, standing, running or support physical intervention to restrain and or evict aggressive individuals as required
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Security Officers are healthcare employees who are licensed Security Guards as per the Private Investigators and Security Guards Act. Security Officers provide a safe, comfortable and supportive environment for all clients, staff and visitors by encouraging reliability, effectiveness and efficiency in the operation of the Security Services department.