Forensic Services Officer
1 week ago
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Forensic Services Officer to join our team at BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services in Coquitlam, BC.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide safe and secure escort services for court remanded and maximum security persons to other facilities, including secure facilities, hospitals, and specialists outside of the hospital.
- Assume custody and transport persons in custody from outside agencies to the hospital, and transport and escort persons to video court as required.
- Search all persons in custody prior to escort to ensure they are not carrying any dangerous items or illegal substances, and ensure the safety and protection of the public and employees of other agencies.
- Consult with clinical staff and other resources to determine the security risk and classification of in-custody patients, and apply restraining devices as required when providing patient escort and security services.
- Respond to and investigate all instances of escape, including the search and custody of persons who have escaped the hospital, and work with local police in the event of an emergency security breach or patient escape.
- Maintain building and ground security by incorporating regular patrols, maintaining and monitoring alarm systems, communication systems, safety, and emergency equipment, and provide staffing training in the use of alarm systems, procedures, and selected restraint equipment.
- Interact with persons in custody in aggressive and/or volatile situations to diffuse the situation and reduce the escalation of aggression, and utilize appropriate de-escalation and safe non-harmful control techniques to secure patients on escort who may become agitated.
- Provide direction to and maintain custody of patients while in court, exchange information with outside agencies as appropriate, and provide security services for BC Review Board members and other visitors.
- Perform and maintain lock-down of all hospital corridors by securing and monitoring movement of all maximum security and high-risk individuals, screen for illicit materials and/or substances in the hospital, holding area, and other locations, and confiscate contraband and catalog it for evidentiary purposes.
Requirements
- Grade 12, plus two (2) years recent related experience in a secure correctional or mental health facility, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Completion of a recognized defensive tactics course, including training in the use of force, metal detection, search, and seizure, and Occupational First Aid Level 2.
- Eligible for appointment as a Special Provincial Constable, and current CPR certificate and valid BC Class IV Driver's license.
What We Offer
- A comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work-friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
About PHSA
PHSA is a provincial health services authority that plans, manages, and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.
Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: https://www.phsa.ca
PHSA and BCMHSUS are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background, and experience, and value a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment.
Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments' unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation.
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