Security Officer - Selkirk, Canada - Shared Health

    Shared Health
    Shared Health Selkirk, Canada

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Position Overview

    Selkirk Mental Health Centre (SMHC) is a -bed facility that provides long-term mental health inpatient treatment and rehabilitation services to residents of Manitoba whose challenging needs cannot be met elsewhere in the provincial health care system.

    SMHC provides recovery-orientated programs and services to male and female patients with the goal of patients returning to a community of their choice. SMHC has five Programs Areas: Acute, Rehabilitation, Geriatric, Forensic, and Acquired Brain Injury. Many patients experiencing a psychiatric disorder may also experience a Co-Occurring Disorder and therefore when under the effects of drugs and/or alcohol may pose a risk to themselves or others. SMHC welcomes patients' families on site as maintaining connections are seen as important to the patient's recovery. At times these individuals also pose a risk to others through their behaviour.

    SMHC patient treatment is delivered on a campus-like setting with several buildings located throughout the grounds as well as three community group homes located in Selkirk. There are no connecting tunnels to the campus buildings. The grounds are open and are accessible by individuals from the surrounding community. At times these individuals may pose a risk to patients and staff through their actions, such as videotaping patients, soliciting drugs, providing contraband, or vandalizing the grounds and buildings.

    Provides safety and security for approximately staff, patients, visitors and the public in general. All duties are carried out in order to augment the treatment services provided at Selkirk Mental Health Centre (SMHC) to assist patients in their recovery and re- integration into the community.

    Experience

  • Prior security experience preferred.

    • Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

  • Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.

    • SPECIAL TRAINING:

  • Diploma from a recognized education facility for Security Officer Training, or a combination of previous experience in law enforcement or a military background.

    • Certification/Licensure/Registration

  • Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license and a satisfactory driver's abstract.
  • Must possess a valid Manitoba Security Guard License and/or any future license mandated by Manitoba Justice to perform the duties of a Security Guard.

    • Qualifications and Skills

  • Must be able to perform activities that include pre-landing inspections, activation of emergency systems and assisting patient off-loads.
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
  • Demonstrated ability to use a two-way radio is required.
  • Ability to interact well with others.
  • Ability to retain information which is of a confidential nature.
  • Must possess tact and diplomacy.
  • Demonstrated ability to use discretion and good judgement.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt readily to stressful situations.
  • Mature, professional manner.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Good interpersonal communication skills.

    • Physical Requirements

  • Good physical and mental health required.
  • Position requires a considerable amount of walking and the physical ability to restrain or evict unauthorized individuals.