Posted 9 days ago
Protection Services Officer - Multiple Openings
@ Island Health
Campbell River, BC · Courtenay, BC · Duncan, BC · Nanaimo, BC · Port Hardy, BC +4
Overview
Island Health is hiring Protection Services Officers on a per diem basis across multiple openings to maintain and enforce security of persons and property. The role works daily with ER, Psychiatry, local police, fire and BC Ambulance, on flexible shifts with ongoing training.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and enforce security of persons and property
- Work with ER, Psychiatry and multidisciplinary teams
- Coordinate with police, fire, BC Ambulance and community services
- Follow established policies and procedures
Requirements summary:
- Current BC Security Guard License
- OFA Level II Certification
- Advanced Security Training Certification of Training Completion
- One year recent related experience or equivalent
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Security & protective services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | BC Security Guard License, OFA Level II, Advanced Security Training |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Paid training |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,258 |
Job Description
Are you a motivated and professional individual, with a passion for helping others and serving your community? Are you someone who thrives in a dynamic, ever changing environment, looking for an exciting and fulfilling career?
Island Health Protection Services offers flexible schedule options with a variety of shifts available, an active and involved leadership team, and continuous training & education opportunities. Protection Services Officers with Island Health enjoy a sense of community, as well as being able to participate in meaningful work that makes a difference everyday.
Island Health provides health and care services to more than 885,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait, and mainland communities north of Powell River. With more than 30,000 health care professionals, including more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners midwives and dentists that make up our Medical Staff as well as 1,000 volunteers, and the dedicated support of 12 foundations and 19 active auxiliaries, Island Health delivers a broad range of health services, including: public health services, primary health care, home and community care, mental health and substance use services, acute care in hospitals, and much more across a huge and geographically diverse region.
Reporting to the Team Leader, Protection Services, the Protection Services Officer maintains and enforces security of persons and property in accordance with established policies and procedures.
You will work closely every day with multidisciplinary teams in ER, Psychiatry, as well as with local police, fire, BC Ambulance and other community services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Current BC Security Guard License, OFA Level II Certification, Certification of Training Completion in Advanced Security Training, One year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
Come work with dedicated professionals who are enthusiastic and committed to provide quality services to our clients and patients.
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