Security 

FTE: Casual
Program: Lethbridge Shelter
Reporting To: Coordinator and/or Team Lead

Summary of Work:

The security guard is responsible for ensuring a safe enviroment for all employees, clientele and visitors. Hours of work consist of Days, Evenings, and Night rotations. Security Staff are consistently faced with complex situations; therefore, Security is required to troubleshoot where needed and/or consult with Team Lead if unable to do so. This also requires incident reports if the situation involves overdose, Barring Policy and/or any involvement with emergency services. This must be done in accordance with Lethbridge Wellness Shelter and Stabilization Centre Policies & Procedures.

Professional & Personal Qualifications:

• 2 to 3 years experience in a high risk environment: health care, low income, homeless shelters, etc.(required)
• Minimum 1 year experience in a Security Guard position (preferred)
• Valid Alberta security License (preferred/ training may be provided)
• Valid First Aid Certification (preferred/ training may be provided)
• Overtime work may be required
• Able to sit, walk, trasfer, lift (80 lbs), carry epuipment and supplies, if required.
• Experience with CCTV, access control systems and fire response systems is a must
• Energetic and self-directed, with effective time management and organizational skills including the ability to deal with several priorities at the same time
• Resiliency and stress tolerance and the ability to maintain composure, remain calm and focused when dealing with a high volume of volatile and stressful situations
• The ability to make sound rational decisions based on information provided and employ critical thinking where information may not be clear.
• Strong strategically-focused analytical skills, good common sense; and capacity to provide leadership
• Well-developed interpersonal, conflict resolution and negotiating skills
• Resourcefulness and knowledge of community resources and social support systems
• High morals, ethics and integrity.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to improve projects, programs and processes

Salary Range:

• As per BTDH Salary Grid. 

Deadline for Application:

Ongoing

Please forward a Cover Letter, Resume, Current Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector, Three (3) updated references, Copy of Certificates: 

Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.
C/O:  Human Resources
P.O. Box 229
STANDOFF, AB   T0L 1Y0
FAX:  403-737-3985
E-mail: RECRUITMENT@BTDH.CA