COORDINATOR, RELATIONAL SECURITY SERVICES

Position Summary

Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Relational Security Services department.

The Coordinator, Relational Security Services is responsible for supervising a team of Relational Security Officers and Relational Security Supervisors (RSO/RSS’s) to ensure the physical safety of all employees, patients and visitors to the organization’s facilities and the security of property and assets. The Coordinator schedules RSO/RSS shifts and ensures 24/7 coverage. The incumbent will ensure policy and procedure compliance with professional, legal, and Northern Health standards. The Coordinator will provide investigational guidance to RSO/RSS’s and participate in critical event responses. As a member of the Relational Security team, Team Leader participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of organizational security (both inhouse and contracted) services, bringing a systematic and strategic methodology.

Starting salary will be approximately from $72,445 to $90,556 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualifications

• College diploma in a related discipline such as criminal justice or business administration and five (5) years' recent related security and fire prevention/protection experience, including at least two (2) years' supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must have valid Security License with Advanced Security Training (AST) endorsement along with
• Occupational First Aid (OFA2). Stipends may be available.
• Working knowledge of security management/operations and familiarity with law enforcement issues in a health care setting.

Skills and Abilities:
• Possesses the necessary skills required to lead and develop teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to client focused services and teamwork.
• Proven ability to mentor and motivate employees.
• Ability to communicate with people in a distressed state of mind and to tender support as necessary.
• Ability to work with stakeholders, and interdepartmental teams at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to organize work, the work of direct reports and delegate where appropriate.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Valid BC driver's license.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.