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Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Relational Security Officer to provide a proactive, trauma informed security presence at healthcare sites, helping to prevent violence and ensure safety for patients, staff and visitors. You’ll work with a Relational Security Team and support VCH’s commitments to Indigenous cultural safety, anti racism, and DEI. Requirements include a current BC Security Guard License, OFA Level II, Certification of Training in Advanced Security Training, and at least one year of related experience or an equivalent mix; completion of the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum is expected. Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and physical abilities are essential; hours may vary and a Criminal Records Check may be required. Apply via the Internal Career Portal before the Closing Date, tailoring your resume to healthcare security and trauma informed practice and highlighting de escalation and incident response. Internal postings close at 8:00 AM PT on the Closing Date; only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
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JOB SUMMARY:Working within the vision and values of Vancouver Coastal Health and in accordance with the organizational policies and processes, the Relational Security Officer establishes a supportive presence at healthcare sites to emphasize, maintain, and ensure security of persons and property in accordance with established policies and procedures. Reporting to the Manager, Safety & Prevention and working under general supervision, the Relational Security Officer provides a proactive approach to managing potential violence and aggression within the healthcare setting, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff and visitors. The Relational Security Officer works as part of a Relational Security Team that promotes a variety of trauma informed interventions, practices and safety & prevention services. This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to Indigenous cultural safety, anti-racism, and diversity, equity and inclusion.
QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION & EXPERIENCECurrent BC Security Guard License, OFA Level II Certification., Certification of Training Completion in Advanced Security Training, plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Successful completion of the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum and Advanced Security Training are expectations of the role. KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIESAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to deal with others effectively.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Ability to organize work.Ability to operate related equipment.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.
