Protective Services Officer II

Your Opportunity
Protective Services is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week department that employs sworn Community Peace Officers who ensure a superior level of safety and security to all patients, visitors, and employees while they are in attendance at our facilities. The services provided are an integrated approach with our clinical partners using a patient and family centered care approach with emphasis on customer service.

Protective Services, as the law enforcement and disaster response unit within the facility, will utilize and enforce regulatory, federal, provincial and municipal legislation/policies to ensure the delivery and access of healthcare. As a member of Protective Services, the Protective Services Officer II will interact with a myriad of select populations all with unique and or specialized needs. It is Protective Services' paramount goal to assist in maintaining a space that all people can safely access and deliver quality healthcare.

In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non‑pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description
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.

Position Details

Classification:
Protective Services Officer II

Union: AUPE GSS

Unit and Program:
Protective Services

Primary

Location:

Grande Prairie Northern Add Ct

Location Details:
As Per Location

Multi‑Site:
Multisite

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 17-JUL-2026

Employee Class:
Regular Full Time

Date Available:

11-SEP-2026

Hours per

Shift: 12

Length of Shift in weeks: 8

Shifts per cycle: 26

Shift Pattern: 4 On 4 Off, Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call

Days Off:
As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $40.15

Maximum Salary: $45.99

Vehicle Requirement:
Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

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

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

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 with in a healthcare setting.

Current First Aid and CPR Level C – AED certification.

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