Protective Services Officer II

If you enjoy working with youth in a fast-paced, dynamic, challenging and rewarding treatment environment and have a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of youth and families, then this job is for you! The Protection of Children Abusing Drugs (PChAD) Program provides court-ordered detoxification and assessment services for youth harmfully involved in substance use. Working in a secure, 9-bed Protective Safe House, the program supports clients through their detoxification and withdrawal, supports clients to engage in psychoeducation regarding substance use and seeks to influence clients towards making changes. Client Care Assistants are integral members of the multidisciplinary treatment team. The successful candidate is skilled at working in a team environment, excellent at engaging and building rapport with youth and has a keen interest in working from a family systems approach and a strength-based perspective.

As a Protective Services Officer II, you will provide security and protective services for all patients, visitors, staff and AHS 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 responder to critical events. You will provide support for facility departments on matters of security and safety practices, participates in reviewing and recommending policy, and fosters and maintains positive public relations through relationships with internal and external contacts.

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.

Alberta Class 5 operator’s license, or a provincial equivalent, with no more than four demerits and no charges or pending suspensions. You must be eligible for appointment as a Community Peace Officer with enforcement duties involving the public. Past criminal records which have not received a pardon, current and past investigations by previous employers, past misconduct as a Peace Officer, and other issues could result in you not being eligible for appointment.

A minimum two years of related work experience OR a related degree or diploma. Experience in uniformed public servant roles or emergency services (military, forestry, park ranger, corrections, peace officer). CPI Non-violent Crisis Intervention training and Pressure Point Control Tactic Certificates are also assets. Experience within a healthcare setting. Current First Aid and CPR Level C - AED certification.