Custodial Guard at City of Burnaby

Competition No: 2025-341

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $4,934 – 5,127 – 5,340 – 5,560 – 5,783/month (2024 Rates)

Schedule:

Special Notes: Note ‘B’ and ‘J’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 12/8/25

This position works in the Police - Court Services organizational unit. This is responsible custodial work on an assigned shift guarding incarcerated prisoners in the Justice Administration Building. An employee of this class assigned to a locked maximum security area housing prisoner cells, maintains surveillance over prisoners to ensure their security and welfare, requests cessation of damage to cells, verbally quells minor disturbances and performs related clerical duties. Any unusual circumstances or prisoner complaints are reported immediately to the R.C.M.P. member responsible for the cell area. Guards may search and escort prisoners, as required. Under immediate supervision, some independence of judgement is exercised while ensuring security or attending to welfare of prisoners. Work is reviewed regularly by a supervisor to ensure incumbents' continued alertness and adherence to well defined practices and procedures. 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. Other requirements include some knowledge of policies and procedures involved in control, custody and welfare. Ability to deal firmly and exercise discretion and diplomacy in maintaining control of prisoners; to act quickly, properly and calmly in emergency situations; and to maintain simple records. Intermediate First Aid (OFA 2) or Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C is required. The incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance.

Schedule: 42 hours weekly; 2 Day Shifts from 6 AM – 6 PM followed by 2 Night Shifts from 6 PM – 6 AM (4 days on, 4 days off)

Please apply online by December 17, 2025.

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.

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.