Forensic Services Officer, Maximum and Multi-Level Security, Forensic Psychiatric Services
4 weeks ago
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Forensic Services Officer to join our team at the Forensic Psychiatric Services. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing 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.
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.
- Interact with persons in custody in aggressive and/or volatile situations to diffuse the situation and reduce the escalation of aggression, and provide direction to and maintain custody of patients while in court.
- Exchange information with outside agencies, such as police, fire departments, coroners' office, sheriff detachments, and corrections, 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, and screen for illicit materials and/or substances in the hospital, holding area, and other locations.
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.
- Working knowledge of applicable legislation and statutes, such as the Criminal Code of Canada.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to control and direct hostile/aggressive behavior of persons in custody.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Solid understanding of the use of force and applicable legislation, as it relates to restraining uncooperative, hostile, or violent persons.
- Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments, including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada, as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
What We Offer
- Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families, and we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Join one of BC's largest employers, with province-wide programs, services, and operations, offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy 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 Us
PHSA is a remote work-friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position). We are committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices, and we invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the Human Rights Code.
One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at https://www.phsa.ca/careers/indigenous-recruitment.
PHSA is a remote work-friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position). We are committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices, and we invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the Human Rights Code.
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