Security Officer - SMHC - Repost; Selkirk

Position Overview

Selkirk Mental Health Centre (SMHC) Security Services is built around a recovery model that encourages building relationships with patients, staff and the public. SMHC is a 252‑bed 24‑hour facility that provides specialized inpatient mental health and acquired brain injury treatment and rehabilitation services to residents of Manitoba and Nunavut.

• Provide safety and security for approximately 700 staff, 252 patients, families, and visitors at Selkirk Mental Health Centre.
• Work on a rotational basis to support treatment services and assist patients in their recovery and reintegration into the community.
• Perform pre‑landing inspections, activate emergency systems, and assist patient off‑loads.
• Use two‑way radio and other security equipment (CCTV, radios, card access systems) to monitor premises.
• Respond to and assist in crisis/emergency situations, maintaining a calm and respectful approach.
• Report incidents and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Work in collaboration with coordinators of patient services and treatment teams.
• Work weekend shifts and holidays as required.

• High school education (Manitoba Standards) – required.
• Completion of a Security Officer Training diploma or related experience in law enforcement or the military.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Valid Manitoba Security Guard licence and/or future licence mandated by Manitoba Justice.
• Certification through the Canadian General Standards Board and/or Manitoba Security Guard Training Standard.
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search; clear Adult Abuse Registry Check.
• Clear Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Prior security experience preferred, especially in healthcare or dealing with difficult behaviours.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations calmly, use discretion, good judgement, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of mental health issues – desired.
• Physically able to walk considerable distance, restrain or evict unauthorised individuals as required.

Position requires a considerable amount of walking and the physical ability to restrain or evict unauthorized individuals. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self‑identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.