Protective Services Officer II
Your Opportunity:
Renfrew Recovery Centre is an inpatient facility within Recovery Alberta, dedicated to providing medically supervised detoxification and stabilization services for individuals withdrawing from alcohol, drugs, and gambling. The Centre offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment designed to facilitate recovery while ensuring the safety of patients and staff. With capacity for up to 40 patients, Renfrew Recovery operates 24/7 and plays a critical role in the continuum of care. Protective Services personnel are integral to maintaining a secure and therapeutic setting, supporting clinical operations through risk mitigation, incident response, and adherence to safety protocols. The Centre’s focus on short-term stabilization requires a dynamic and responsive security presence that prioritizes compassion, discretion, and professionalism. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a recovery-focused environment while developing specialized skills in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and collaborative healthcare support. This opportunity provides a chance to make tangible impacts on vulnerable populations during critical moments in their recovery journey. Protective Services personnel at Renfrew Recovery are not only security professionals—they are essential partners in patient care. This role is ideal for individuals seeking to expand their career in health care security, mental health support, or public safety, while being part of a compassionate and purpose-driven team.
Description:
As a Protective Services Officer II, you will provide security and protective services for all patients, visitors, staff and AHS property including: violence monitoring, prevention and intervention; enforcement of applicable federal, provincial and municipal statutes; asset loss prevention and internal investigations; preparation of court documents and securing evidence; risk assessment and hazard identification; arrests, apprehensions and detentions of persons and first responder to critical events. You will provide support for facility departments on matters of security and safety practices, participates in reviewing and recommending policy, and fosters and maintains positive public relations through relationships with internal and external contacts.
- Classification: Protective Services Officer II
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Protective Services
- Primary Location: Renfrew Recovery Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 17-NOV-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 01-DEC-2025
- Hours per Shift: 12
- Length of Shift in weeks: 8
- Shifts per cycle: 26
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $33.42
- Maximum Salary: $38.27
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
High School diploma or equivalent. Active (or eligible) for appointment as a Community Peace Officer with enforcement duties involving the public, as identified by the Province of Alberta/Solicitor General. Successful completion of Alberta Health Services or Alberta Justice and Solicitor General Community Peace Officer Induction Training Program (6 weeks program). Valid Class 5 (non-GDL) Driver's Licence. Valid Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (P.A.R.E.) completed under 4:45 minute, within 6 months prior to commencing employment.
Additional Required Qualifications:Current Emergency First Aid and CPR. At least 2 years of related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:Related degree or diploma in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or Psychology. Other related education may be considered. Experience in uniformed public servant roles or emergency services. Community involvement or volunteering (unpaid positions). Knowledge of or training in harm reduction, anti-racism and Indigenous awareness. Comfortable and experienced with public speaking.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.
Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
