Protection Services Officer

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and shelter. In addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Reception duties at dry Shelter- meet visitors & direct to proper department.

Maintain logbooks and complete occurrence incident reports UpToDate.

Protection services officer will assign and work at Mat program & Shelter to ensure all criteria for each Shelter is followed.

Understand and is aware of emergency/disaster procedures.

Waste removal handled in safe and secure mannertakeout garbages from mat program and shelters.

• Outside garbage cans Change the bag and replace with new garbage bag.
• Remove any ice and snow from sidewalk exit doors around the building.
• In winter sanded and salted all exit doors and sidewalk.
• In summertime sweep all parking lot and use a power wash to clean the parking area.
• Wash and clean salvation army vehicle.
• May assist with the bread/sweets run fromThickwood Sobeys Save on foods and downtown Sobeys weekday and weekend.
• local stores to the Centre in the absence of the Facilities Operator Assistant.
• Pickup a hamper food from Thickwood Sobeys to family services.
• Pickup and drop off the black box from shelter and administration office to accounting office at the church.
• Loading & unloading furniture palletsfrom the truck and drive to pickup and drop-off donations from different locations.
• Provide security safety to all staff including Thrift Store customers & clients.
• Assist Thrift store and family services staff in getting out shoplifters from the store.
• Accept Thrift Store donations during/after hours.
• Provide security at Soup Kitchenseveryday 11:30 13:00 hrs and Diner 16:30-18:00hrs also breakfast 06:30-09:00hrs stand by the door monitor and observe all patrons entering the dining room.
• Assist Facilities Operator Manager/Maintenance Assistant with duties in all salvation army properties when required.
• In keeping with OH&S regulations ensure all obstructions are removed from doors & pathways/ documenting for OH&S committee as necessary.
• Protection officers required to do exterior patrol ever two hours around the building andconduct a regular building patrol every hour.
• Protection officers is responsible to open the mat program entrance door using staircases every time when clients came in.
• Protection services officer is responsible for searching each individual as they came in.
• Protection officer may assist a support worker by lifting a heavy client bin in the rack.
• Help and support other staff with any conflict or disturbance while in the shift.
• Deal in a professional manner with shelter individual who are under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
• Other duties as required.

Organizational Responsibilities:

Abide by and may provide input into the development of the agencys local policies and procedures

Supports and fulfills the Mission of The Salvation Army

Portray a positive attitude and displays excellent team player attributes

Work Environment:

Most times other staff will be present

Will deal with Shelter individuals who are under the influence of alcohol and drugs

Will encounter angry individuals/verbally abusive

Will encounter those who have alternative lifestyles

Exposure to infectious diseases

Exposure to bodily fluids

Exposure to sharp objects and other dangerous items

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

GovernanceBoards and Councils:

Internal:

Maintain communications with Facilities Manager and Team Lead

MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:

• This position reports to Facilities Manager

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to work Indoor and outdoor
• Will work with clients who may be aggressive sick and/or under the influences of drugs and alcohol.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Armys Mission Statement in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Qualifications and Certifications:

Grade 12 diploma

A current Security Services License as per Alberta Legislation

First Aid/CPR Certification

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of security experience

Skills and Capabilities:

Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training & understanding of Occupational Health & Safety Policies & Emergency Preparedness would be an asset

Good verbal & written communication skills

Capable of lifting 50 lbs & in good physical health

Valid Drivers License- Class 5

Clean abstract & Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector upon hire


This is a six-month fixed term contract.
Schedule is 40 hours per week.
Pay rate: $24 per hour.
This position is eligible for Cost of Living Allowance (COLA).

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.