Relational Security Officer

Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking multiple casual Relational Security Officers to join their team in Kamloops!

Watch the video about our Relational Security Team to see why this is great opportunity –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDUBjdpAspc

Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work, and shifts can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

Job Summary:
In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization and under the supervision of the Supervisor, Relational Security, the Relational Security Officer maintains and enforces security of persons and property in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Typical duties and responsibilities:
• 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.
• Responds to emergencies such as the Interior Health Disaster Plan, fire, and physically aggressive patients; assesses the situation, consults with medical staff and others, and takes appropriate action as required.
• Investigates, resolves and reports disturbances utilizing non-violent interventions. Documents and reports incidents in accordance with established Protection Services procedures.
• Provides security for Interior Health 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.
• Participates in photo identification and security system programs through methods such as taking staff photos, card access information and entering database information.
• Utilizes and operates photo identification, access control, CCTV and other security system programs.
• Provides pre/post flight safety inspections of heliports following appropriate departmental procedures.
• Liaises with fire, police and other related community officials regarding fire and security protocol, response, incidents and investigations per department guidelines.
• Maintains a daily log of events and prepares detailed reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualfications
Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

Education, Training and Experience:

Current BC Security Guard License, Certification of Training Completion in Advanced Security Training. One year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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