Leg Assembly

Posting Title- Leg Assembly - Grid Level 18 - Protective Services Safety Officer- Position Classification- ABC Access- Union- N/A- Work Options- Location- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $62,683.74 - $78,354.68 per annum (for Regular Full-Time) $34.32 - $42.90 per annum/hourly + 8% vacation pay (for Auxiliary As-and-When)- Close Date- 5/15/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Other Public Sector- Ministry Branch / Division- Legislative Assembly of BC- Job Summary**Protective Services Safety Officer**
**Competition**: LA242506
**Department**:Sergeant-at-Arms
**Position Type**: 3 Auxiliary As-and-When Required (ending March 31, 2025) and 2 Regular Full-Time
**Salary Range**:$34.32 - $42.90 per annum/hourly + 8% vacation pay (for Auxiliary As-and-When)
$62,683.74 - $78,354.68 per annum (for Regular Full-Time)
**Close Date**: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 12:00pm (PDT)

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Employees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Assembly) provide professional non-partisan services to support the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through procedural advice, administrative support and information services. The Assembly is an autonomous employer, separate from the administrative framework of B.C. government ministries and agencies.

The Sergeant-at-Arms department is seeking professional, experienced and motivated individuals for the three auxiliary as-and-when positions and 2 regular full-time positions of Protective Service Safety Officer.

Reporting to the Sergeant, Protective Service Safety Officers ensure the safety and security of the LABC and are responsible for carrying out approved plans and security measures to ensure the protection of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), VIP’s, employees, the public and property, and the preservation of peace and order within the Legislative Precinct.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Applicants must be/have:

- Completion of grade 12 plus a minimum of one year of experience in a security related field or customer service environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in communicating effectively and interacting in a tactful, professional, and courteous manner with various office staff and the public.
- Experience interacting with people under difficult or stressful circumstances.
- Must successfully complete and provide a satisfactory enhanced security screening and criminal record check.
- Recent experience as a volunteer auxiliary or reserve constable, a sheriff, a corrections officer, or a special provincial constable or special municipal constable would be considered an asset.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- **Career development **- We support continuing education by providing innovative, inclusive and diverse learning opportunities for growth, skill development and career advancement.
- **Community, engagement and recognition** - We value teamwork, collaboration and connection. Employees have the opportunity to interact and engage through projects, committees, working groups and events. Together, we celebrate and acknowledge each other's outstanding achievements and contributions.
- **Extended health benefits** - We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health and dental, basic life insurance, an optional family funeral benefit plan, optional life insurance, optional accidental death and dismemberment, travel medical insurance, sick leave and long-term disability benefits.
- **Flexible work options** - We offer remote work and flexible work arrangements for a greater work-life balance.
- **Health and wellness** - We promote employee health and wellness by providing access to an employee assistance program, an in-house fitness room, secure bike storage and a reduced-cost bus pass through the BC Transit ProPASS program. We also offer an infant and family wellness room, a meditation room and a sustainable commuting and active living program that provides reimbursement for fitness and wellness activities.
- **Location, location, location** — We provide employment in an architectural landmark, the Parliament Buildings, which overlooks Victoria's Inner Harbour on the edge of the downtown core, close to shops, restaurants, cafes and parks.
- **Retirement benefits** - We offer a generous pension plan with the Public Service Pension Plan where contributions are made by both the employee and Legislative Assembly. This pension plan provides employees with a lifetime monthly pension when they retire.
- **Vacation benefits** - We offer four weeks of annual vacation time to start, or 8 percent vacation pay.

**APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS**

**Note**:
All positions at the Legislative Assembly require applicants to be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in Canada. You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to accept