Commissionaires BC

Detention Guard - 100 Mile House, BC ($22)

100 Mile House, BC, Canada - Part Time

Commissionaires BC is looking to hire casual on call detention guards to work with us at the RCMP detachment in 100 Mile House

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 Occupational First Aid level 1 (St John’s Ambulance OFA1 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
Apply: Detention Guard - 100 Mile House, BC ($22)
* Required fields
First name*
Last name*
Email address*
Location *
Phone number*
Resume*

Attach resume or Paste resume

Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or paste resume

Paste your resume here or attach resume file

Have you been living in Canada for the last 5 years, without having been out of the country for more than 6 months at a time?*
Do you have a valid Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA1) certificate?*
How far do you live from the RCMP Detachment? Could you be there within 60 minutes of a call-out?*
What would be your availability for work?*
The security clearance process for this position can take up to 6 months or longer. Are you prepared to wait 6 months before you can start working?*
Are you or one of your immediate family members a Veteran or actively serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces, Allied Forces, RCMP or Police?*
Human Check*