Must hold a valid Basic First Aid Certificate, Occupational First Aid Level 1, or equivalent, or be willing to complete the course before hiring.
Must be able to obtain RCMP Reliability Clearance; clearance may take 4–6 months to obtain.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Must meet RCMP-V4 visual standards; eyeglasses are permitted.
Must be able to use both hands, occasionally manipulate or lift up to 20 kilograms, bend at the waist, and climb stairs without restrictions or assistance devices.
Must be able to remain in control under stressful conditions and work independently.
Must be discreet and work effectively with other people.
Must be willing to undergo detention guard training as required, including Workplace Hazardous Material Information System training and semi-annual refresher training.
Responsibilities
Observe and check prisoners frequently and irregularly, including through the use of closed-circuit television.
Assist RCMP members with prisoner searches under direction.
Organize meals, record prisoner activity, and maintain a prisoner activity logbook.
Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of cells when vacated or arrange janitorial assistance.
Search cells before occupation and when cells are vacated, and report any damage.
Maintain cellblock security by ensuring cell doors remain locked.
Ensure personal effects removed from prisoners are properly secured.
Monitor fire safety and remain fully conversant with fire orders.
Handle and dispense laundry items.
Dispense approved prescription medications to persons in custody under supervision.
Perform other duties required by the detachment.
Commissionaires BC is looking to hire casual on call detention guards to work with us at the RCMP detachment in Vanderhoof.
Shift Times: On-Call - Days, Evenings and Overnights Payrate: $22/hr
Position Summary: Under the direction of the RCMP Member responsible for Cell Block Operations, Detention Guards are primarily responsible for monitoring the safety and well-being of persons in custody as well as performing additional duties as required. You must live withing a 60 minutes drive of the detachment.
Duties And Responsibilities:
Observe and check prisoners frequently and irregularly, including the use of CCTV
Assist RCMP members in prisoner searches, under direction
Organize meals, record prisoner activity, and maintain a prisoner activity logbook
Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of cells when vacated or arrange janitor assistance
Conduct search of cells prior to occupation and when cells are vacated, reporting any damage
Maintain cellblock security by ensuring cell doors are always locked
Ensure all personal effects removed from prisoners are properly secured
Monitor fire safety and be fully conversant with fire orders
Handle and dispense laundry items
Dispense approved prescription medications to persons in custody, under supervision
Perform other duties required by the detachment
Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
Must be 19 years and older
Valid Basic First Aid Certificate (Occupational First Aid level 1 or equivalent) or willingness to complete the course prior to being hired
Able to obtain RCMP Reliability Clearance (RCMP Clearance can take 4 – 6 months to obtain)
Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak in English
Vision: Visual standards are RCMP-V4 (eyeglasses permitted)
Mobility Standards: Able to use both hands, occasionally manipulate/lift up to 20 kilograms, bend at the waist and climb stairs without restrictions or the use of assistance devices
Ability to remain in control under stressful conditions and work independently
Ability to be discrete and work effectively with other people
Willingness to undergo detention guard training as required, including Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) training and refresher on a semi-annual basis
Rewards and perks:
Free and paid training programs
Flexible work schedule – maximize your work-life balance!
Recognition programs
Free uniforms
A Great Opportunity if you are:
Wanting to add additional income to your household
Gain experience if you are working towards a career in law enforcement or criminal justice