Detention Guard - Brandon Police Service

Commissionaires Manitoba offers top industry wages, a recognition and rewards program, excellent promotional opportunities, supplied uniforms, flexible hours, and a medical & vision benefits package for full and part time employees.

Commissionaires Manitoba is the security company of choice amongst some of the most respected institutions in the country. Our clients include both the public and all levels of governments throughout the province. We are committed to offering the best employment and career development opportunities in the security industry because we want the very best and brightest people our industry has to offer.

Job Profile:

We have created a work environment that respects our team of professionals and provides opportunities for enriching skills and allowing Commissionaires to achieve their personal goals. We offer initial and on-going training to promote the highest level of professionalism.

As a Brandon Police Service Detention Guard, the successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for the safety, security, and well-being of each arrestee held in custody and their property. Report all irregularities and concerns, such as injuries, illness, self harm, or property damage.
• Maintain electronic records of the admission, activities, wellness checks, transfers, and the release process of each arrestee.
• As required, assist Brandon Police Service members to search arrestees.
• Conduct metal detector searches of all arrestees.
• Perform physical wellness checks of each arrestee every 15-minutes (more frequently for arrestees identified as high risk).
• Maintain awareness of arrestees’ activities by using a closed-circuit television (CCTV) system, along with monitoring the interior and exterior of the detention section.
• Follow authorized checklists and job aids necessary to administer and execute detention guard tasks. Conducts interactions with all arrestees in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Heats and dispenses prepared processed meals to prisoners.
• Conduct searches of cells prior to occupation and sanitize when they are vacated to ensure they are ready for the next arrestee.
• Restrict access to the detention section to authorized persons only.
• Assists with monitoring arrestees when they are out of the cell.
• Issue mattresses and blankets to arrestees.
• Launder used blankets and other items, as required.
• Maintain a shift log of all detention guard activities.
• Ability to learn established emergency procedures and respond appropriately to emergency/life threatening situations.
• Must maintain absolute confidentiality.
• May be required to provide evidence in court or at an inquest.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Canadian resident for a minimum of 5 years.
• Possess current Criminal record and Child Abuse registry checks, additional security checks may be conducted by the Brandon Police Service.
• Good initiative, able to work with minimal supervision and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Able to function effectively under stress.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to set priorities.
• Effective inter-personal skills.
• Efficient computer skills.
• Experience or credentials in law enforcement and/or Supervisory experience an asset.

Application Procedure:

If you would enjoy working with our team of committed professionals, please complete our online application form at https://commissionaires.ca/en/careers

In accordance with our mandate, applicants with service in the Canadian Forces or RCMP will be given preference, however, all qualified applicants will be considered.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hours of Work: Part-time

The PT shift rotation is of a four-week duration, with a total of four 12-hour shifts (weekends) and seven 24-hour periods of being on standby.