Custodial Guard

Competition No: 2024-CG

Duration: Auxiliary

Salary: $28.37 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits

Last Updated: 6/3/24

The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community. With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team. People like you!

Our Community Safety Department has a great opportunity available to join the team as a Custodial Guard. This role is responsible for guarding detained prisoners at the Burnaby RCMP Detachment. The Custodial Guard is assigned to a locked maximum-security area and is required to maintain surveillance over prisoners to ensure their security and welfare. Additionally, the incumbent searches and inspects cells before prisoners enter and after they leave, assists with search of or searches prisoner as requested; accompanies prisoner(s) and R.C.M.P. member(s) during prisoner transfers, requests cessation of damage to cells; verbally quells minor disturbances; maintains a prisoner log book; enters electronic data related to prisoner information; and performs minor janitorial tasks. This position also performs related work as required.

Qualifications include up to high school graduation and some experience including the ability to effectively guard individuals; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. The ideal candidate will have some knowledge of policies and procedures involved in control, custody and the welfare of prisoners plus some experience in a policing environment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Custodial Guards have the ability to maintain alertness in confined areas and must be able to demonstrate the ability to act quickly, properly and calmly in emergency situations. Successful candidates will also have the ability to deal firmly and exercise discretion and diplomatically in maintaining control of the prisoners. Sufficient physical strength and agility to perform the work is required. Computer-related skills are an asset. A Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR/AED – Level C is required for this position, as well as the ability to obtain and maintain an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance.

Pay Rate: $28.37 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits.

Schedule: This is an auxiliary position, hours and shifts are dependent on operational requirements and scheduled on an as needed basis. Typical hours of work for this position are 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (day shift) and 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (night shift), Monday to Sunday. Please detail your availability for shifts in the space provided.

Location: Burnaby RCMP Detachment

Check out our website at www.burnaby.ca/careers to apply! This posting has been extended until Monday, July 17, 2024.

At the City of Burnaby, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that authentically mirrors the vibrant community we proudly serve. We consistently embrace diversity and endeavor to build an inclusive workforce that celebrates the richness of our community. We warmly welcome applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to join us in shaping a more vibrant and equitable future together.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted

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Organization: City of Burnaby

Region: Lower Mainland

Posted: June 3, 2024, 10:28 am

Expires: July 17, 2024, 4:30 pm

Employment Type: Part Time
Employment Length: Casual
Education Requirement: Other trades certificate or diploma
Job Experience: Experience an asset
Rate: $28.37 Hour