Jail Guard

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Our focus is on our customers and our team members. As Canada’s only not-for-profit security company, over 90% of our revenues go directly back to our team members in wages, health & dental benefits, RRSP contributions, employee recognition programs, and more.

Be part of a great team where your contribution is recognized. We offer opportunities to service a range of different customers. If interested in advancement, there is plenty of opportunity. We are a dedicated equal opportunity employer with both structured and flexible shifts available across Vancouver Island and into the Yukon to suit every lifestyle – student, parent, night owl, you name it!

As one of Canada's leading security organizations, our security professionals keep airports, schools, government facilities, and other commercial enterprises safe. We also work with police departments and municipalities to help in keeping Canadians safe.

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Location: Saanich Cells

Shifts: 05:00-17:00 & 17:00-05:00 (on-call/casual)

Starting Wage: $22.86/hr - $23.89/hr

Job Responsibilities

Basic Guard Services include but are not limited to the following duties:

• Booking prisoners in and safe keeping of prisoner’s personal effects while in custody.
• Perform periodic visual prisoner condition checks.
• Continuously monitor prisoner condition through an electronic monitoring system.
• Perform data entry and basic computer use.
• Search cells after prisoner departure.
• Assist Police Officers in physical searches.
• Collect soiled laundry for cleaning on a daily basis.
• Order and distribute prisoner meals.
• Prepare notes on unusual/significant circumstances for potential court appearances.
• Prepare and maintain all prisoner records and forward to appropriate divisions.
• Maintain all logbooks.
• Be familiar with and adhere to all Saanich Police Department goal policy and procedures.
• Keep holding facility stocked with inventories supplied through Police Department property and supply.
• Fingerprint civilians applying for criminal record checks, pardons, visa applications etc. as required.
• Fingerprint people charged with an offence who return at a later date for fingerprinting.
• When time permits and as required complete a criminal check.

Additional Guard Services include but are not limited to the following duties:

• Additional Guard Personnel in the event of an excessive prisoner-to-guard ratio.
• Off site Guard duties of prisoners as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must hold a valid Occupational First Aid Level 2 Certificate (OFA 2) or willing to train.
• Must be able to pass polygraph and police background check.

• Must be fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to remain in control under trying conditions.
• Capacity to be discrete and work effectively with other people.
• Willingness to undergo training as required.
• Willingness to accept responsibility and work independently.
• Adequate physical condition - able lift objects, walk stairs, etc.
• Conscientious, enthusiastic, and reliable.

Benefits and Perks

• Free and paid training programs.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• A variety of shifts to maximize work-life balance!
• Exclusive partnership rates with BMO, Bell, and Hero Travel program
• Recognition and reward programs.
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Free uniform and dry-cleaning reimbursement.
• Safety boot reimbursement and PPE provided (as applicable).
• RRSP contributions.
• Referral bonuses.
• And more!