Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $29.40 - $29.40 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
Surrey Memorial Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Relational Security Officer to join our dedicated Protection Services team. This is more than a security role—it's a chance to be a vital part of a caring community that prioritizes safety, dignity, and respect for all.
Current BC Security Guard License, Certification of Training Completion in Advanced Security Training. One year's recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current, valid B.C. Class 5 vehicle licence and access to a vehicle for business-related purposes.
Skills & Abilities
Join Our Team as a Relational Security Officer at Surrey Memorial Hospital
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while ensuring safety and compassion go hand in hand?
Surrey Memorial Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Relational Security Officer to join our dedicated Protection Services team. This is more than a security role—it's a chance to be a vital part of a caring community that prioritizes safety, dignity, and respect for all.
️ What You’ll Do:
- Patrol and Protect: Monitor hospital buildings and grounds by foot and mobile unit, using advanced surveillance and video monitoring systems.
- Respond and Resolve: Act swiftly to emergencies, including disaster plans, emergency codes, and incidents involving aggressive individuals—always with a focus on de-escalation and collaboration.
- Support and Safeguard: Provide security escorts for staff and patients, respond to assistance requests, and ensure a safe and orderly environment for everyone.
- Investigate and Report: Handle disturbances using non-violent interventions and document incidents in line with established procedures.
- Collaborate and Care: Work closely with medical staff and the patient care team to maintain a secure, respectful workplace.
What You Bring:
- A valid BC Security Guard License
- Advanced Security Training Certification
- At least 1 year of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training
- A calm, professional demeanor and a commitment to relational, trauma-informed security practices
Why This Role Matters:
In a hospital setting, security is about more than enforcement—it's about empathy, communication, and building trust. As a Relational Security Officer, you’ll be a key part of creating a safe space for healing, working alongside healthcare professionals to support patients, families, and staff.
Detailed Overview:
Reporting to the Coordinator, Relational Security, IPS Operations, the Relational Security Officer maintains and enforces security of persons and property in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Patrols buildings and grounds by foot and by mobile unit, including utilizing computerized surveillance equipment and video monitoring systems. Enforces regulations and security procedures. Identifies risks, safety and security hazards and takes appropriate action. Checks doors, windows and entrances, securing same to prevent unauthorized entrance by others.
- Responds to emergencies such as the Health Organization Disaster Plans, emergency Codes, and physically aggressive patients/persons; assesses the situation, consults with medical staff and others, and takes appropriate action as required.
- Investigates, resolves and reports disturbances utilizing non-violent interventions. Documents and reports incidents in accordance with established Protection Services procedures.
- Provides security for Health Organization patients, as requested by the patient care team, to maintain a safe and orderly workplace. Provides security escort for staff and patients as required. Responds to requests for assistance from staff, patients and the public.
- Participates in photo identification and security system programs through methods such as taking staff photos, card access information and entering database information.
- Utilizes and operates various security systems such as; access control, CCTV, panic/duress, photo identification and other security system programs.
- Provides pre/post flight safety inspections of heliports following appropriate departmental procedures.
- Liaises with fire, police and other related community officials regarding fire and security protocol, response, incidents and investigations per department guidelines.
- Provides First Aid services to injured persons, completes required documentation and maintains supplies.
- Maintains a daily log of events and prepares detailed reports.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education, Training & Experience
Current BC Security Guard License, Certification of Training Completion in Advanced Security Training. One year's recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current, valid B.C. Class 5 vehicle licence and access to a vehicle for business-related purposes.
Skills & Abilities
- Ability 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 operate related equipment.
- Ability to organize work.
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