Patrol Officer

Position Overview

Patrols buildings and property of the Health Sciences Centre to create a safe and secure environment for patients, staff and the visiting public. Ensures that laws, rules and regulations of the Health Sciences Centre are enforced in a prudent and reasonable fashion as they apply to Security, Fire Safety and both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Detects and deals with unlawful acts.

Assists medical/nursing staff when requested and directs and assists visitors throughout the facility. Ensures that an accurate record of activities of duty is maintained and that all incident reports are properly documented to ensure proper investigative action is taken.

• Prior security, law enforcement, military and related experience an asset.

• Completion of grade 12 Manitoba standard high school or equivalent.
• Manitoba Security Guard license.

• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• 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.

• Must be able to work at extreme heights to support Heli-port operation.
• 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.
• Preference will be given to applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.

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

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.