Forensic Services Officer Mental Health Unit BC – Correctional Health Services
Job in
Surrey, BC, Canada
Listing for:
PHSA
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Mental Health, Community Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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In support of the clinical
risk assessment of in-custody patients, consults with and supports clinical staff and others to ensure appropriate security precautions are implemented safely, such as those outlined in patient specific intervention plans.
Search, patients for the same; and confiscate contraband and catalogues, destroys and/or retain contraband in a secured area for evidentiary purposes.Interact with persons in custody and those on escort in aggressive and/or volatile situations to diffuse the situation and reduce the escalation of aggression; secure patients who become agitated utilizing PHSA approved de-escalation and safe non harmful control techniques in order to maintain custody and ensure the safety of staff/public and patient(s) both within the hospital and in the community.Respond to medical emergencies as designated OFA personnel by bringing emergency equipment such as medical emergency bag and defibrillator to the scene; provides first aid and/or CPR as needed.Provide safe and secure escort of persons to video court and other facilities, including secure facilities, hospitals and specialists outside of the hospital; assume custody and transport persons in custody from outside agencies to the hospital; coordinate the movement of persons in custody from secure units to and from sheriffs, law enforcement and/or other transporting agencies; apply restraining devices such as handcuffs, belts, leg irons and belly chains and/or other restraint devices or techniques as required;
support the planning and implementation of security plans with other agencies for all high profile cases.What you bring
Qualifications
Grade 12, plus two (2) years' recent related experience in a secure correctional or mental health facility, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Completion of a recognized defensive tactics course including a course in the use of force, metal detection, search and seizure. Occupational First Aid Level 2.Eligible for appointment as a Special Provincial Constable. Current CPR certificate and valid BC Class V Driver's license.Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and how they intersect across the health care system.Core Competencies
Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness.
Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences,…
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