Kelowna Jail Cells - Cell Guard

KELOWNA JAIL CELL GUARD - Kelowna, BC Must be able to obtain an RCMP Clearance. This process can take up to 4 months before you can start working in the Kelowna Jail Cells.

This position requires you to work a 4 on and 4 off rotation of 2 day shifts and 2 overnights.

Commissionaires BC in Kelowna are looking for versatile and highly motivated individuals to add to our team in the Kelowna City Jail Cells. As a successful candidate you must meet the physical requirements of the job, clear criminal record check, pass enhanced security clearance requirements, be highly reliable, have excellent interpersonal and verbal communications skills and possess excellent customer service skills.

Position Summary: Jail Cell Guards are primarily responsible to monitor the safety and well-being of persons in custody and perform other duties as required.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Handle and dispense laundry items.
• Under the supervision of the RCMP Officer, dispense approved prescription medications to persons in custody.
• Conduct search of cells prior to occupation and when cells are vacated.
• Observe and check prisoners frequently and irregularly, this may include the use of Closed- Circuit Television (CCTV).
• Organize meals, record prisoner activity, and maintain a prisoner activity logbook.
• Ensure all personal effects removed from prisoners are properly secured.
• Maintain cellblock security by ensuring cell doors are locked at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of cells when vacated or arrange janitor assistance.
• Record and report any damages or repairs to cells.
• Monitor fire safety and be fully conversant with fire orders.
• 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.
• Ensure cellblock keys are tagged and stored safely.
• Perform other duties particular to that detachment as laid out in the Unit Supplemental Orders.

Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Conscientious, enthusiastic, and reliable.
• Able to bend at the waist and climb stairs without restrictions or the use of assistive devices.
• Work effectively with other people.
• Ability to work independently.
• Mobility Standards: Able to use both hands, occasionally manipulate/lift up to 20 kilograms, bend at the waist and climb stairs without restrictions or the use of assistance devices.
• Ability to be discrete.
• Valid Occupational First Aid level 1 (St John’s Ambulance OFA1 or equivalent).
• Must be 19 years and older and a resident of Canada for 5+ years.
• Ability to remain in control under trying conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Basic level computer skills.
• Able to obtain RCMP Reliability and Public Works Reliability Clearance (RCMP Clearance can take 4 – 6 months to obtain).
• Willingness to undergo cell guard training as required, including Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) training and refresher on a semi-annual basis.

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