Pemberton, BC – We are hiring for casual on call positions. Join the Commissionaires BC as a Detention Cell Guard - As the only not-for-profit security company, our focus is on our employees.

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.
• Flexible hours – maximize your work-life balance

One of Canada's oldest security organizations, our detention guards work with police departments and municipalities to help in keeping Canadians safe.

Location: Pemberton RCMP Detachment Shift Times: On-Call/Casual Backup - Days, Evenings and Overnights

Position Summary: Under the direction of the RCMP Member responsible for Cell Block Operations, the Detention Guard is primarily responsible to monitor the safety and well-being of persons in custody and perform other duties as required.

Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Valid Occupational First Aid level 1 (St John’s Ambulance OFA1 or equivalent). Once hired, Commissionaires BC will maintain your certification
• Able to obtain RCMP Reliability (RCMP Reliability can take 4-6 months to obtain) and Public Works Reliability Clearance
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak in English
• Vision: Visual standards are RCMP-V4 (eye glasses permitted)
• Able to bend at the waist and climb stairs without restrictions or the use of assistive devices
• Able to use both hands. Duties And Responsibilities:
• Observe and check prisoners frequently and irregularly, this may include the use of Closed- Circuit Television (CCTV).
• Assist RCMP member(s) when required to search prisoners (training provided) Note: Physical handling of prisoners is not a job requirement for Detention Guards; any movement of prisoners will be conducted by the RCMP.
• Assist RCMP member(s) when required to search prisoners (training provided) Note: Physical handling of prisoners is not a job requirement for Detention Guards; any movement of prisoners will be conducted by the RCMP.
• Organize meals, record prisoner activity, and maintain a prisoner activity logbook.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of cells when vacated or arrange janitor assistance.
• Record and report any damages or repairs to cells.
• Conduct search of cells prior to occupation and when cells are vacated.
• Maintain cellblock security by ensuring cell doors are locked at all times.
• Ensure cellblock keys are tagged and stored safely.
• 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.
• Under the supervision of the RCMP Officer, dispense approved prescription medications to persons in custody.
• As per the RCMP Unit Supplemental Orders, monitoring prisoners to have or suspected of having suicidal tendencies.
• Perform escort duties as required for specific detachments.
• Perform other duties particular to that detachment as laid out in the Unit Supplemental Orders.

REWARDS AND PERKS:

• Free and paid training programs
• Flexible work schedule – maximize your work-life balance!
• Recognition programs.
• Free uniforms

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