Guard - Jobs in Langley, BC

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Job Number:J1122-0772Competition Number:22-U222Job Title:Guard (22-U222)Employment Type:Regular Full TimeCompetition Opening Date:November 17, 2022Competition Closing Date:November 27, 2022Pay Rate:$23.91 - $28.00/HourJoin a “Community of Communities” – the Township of Langley, home to approximately 150,000 residents, is committed to providing progressive business, housing, and recreational opportunities, while balancing its unique mix of urban growth and rural beauty. A truly fun and beautiful place to work, the Township of Langley offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, municipal pension plan, employee wellness programs and opportunities for professional development and career growth.The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time Guard to join our team of professionals in the Protective Services - RCMP Division, Front Counter/Cells Department. Reporting to the Police Operations Support Manager, in this unionized position you will perform custodial work involving responsibility for guarding prisoners held at the Langley Detachment.Responsibilities:

• Maintain surveillance over prisoners to ensure their security and welfare and notify the officer of any unusual occurrences
• Search and inspect cells before and after prisoner occupancy
• Monitor cleaning by janitors, sweep, mop, hose and disinfect cells, and immediate areas
• Maintain a variety of files, records and the prisoner log-book
• Assist members in processing prisoners, as required
• Perform other related duties, as required

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12, and some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Sound knowledge of the policies, practices, methods and procedures related to the control, custody, escorting and welfare of prisoners
• Sound knowledge of techniques used for taking fingerprints and photographs
• Ability to understand the needs and the attitudes of prisoners and to effectively comunicate in a firm, discreet and compassionate manner
• RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status is required (Note - not required as part of the application process, however will be required upon consideration for employment)

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application. Applications without the attached required documents below will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply:

• Emergency First Aid and CPR Certificate

Applicants are advised that it is a condition of employment with the Township that a successful candidate provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Note: proof is not required as part of the application process, however, will be required upon consideration for employment.The CUPE rate of pay for this position is $23.91 - $28.00 per hour (5 steps, 2020 rates) plus benefits. The hours of work are on a rotation shift, Monday to Friday; one week of days 6:00am – 2:00pm; one week of afternoons 2:00pm – 10:00pm; One week of nights Sunday to Thursday 10:00pm – 6:00am; Non-standard hours and/or non-standard work week.If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please visit tol.ca/careers to apply.Internal closing date for this competition: November 25, 2022Internal closing date for this competition: November 27, 2022We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.Are you interested in this jobThe Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time Guard to join our team of professionals in the Protective Services - RCMP Division, Front Counter/Cells Department. Reporting to the Police Operations Support Manager, in this unionized position you will perform custodial work involving responsibility for guarding prisoners held at the Langley Detachment.Responsibilities:

• Maintain surveillance over prisoners to ensure their security and welfare and notify the officer of any unusual occurrences
• Search and inspect cells before and after prisoner occupancy
• Monitor cleaning by janitors, sweep, mop, hose and disinfect cells, and immediate areas
• Maintain a variety of files, records and the prisoner log-book
• Assist members in processing prisoners, as required
• Perform other related duties, as required

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12, and some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Sound knowledge of the policies, practices, methods and procedures related to the control, custody, escorting and welfare of prisoners
• Sound knowledge of techniques used for taking fingerprints and photographs
• Ability to understand the needs and the attitudes of prisoners and to effectively comunicate in a firm, discreet and compassionate manner
• RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status is required (Note - not required as part of the application process, however will be required upon consideration for employment)

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application. Applications without the attached required documents below will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply:

• Emergency First Aid and CPR Certificate

Applicants are advised that it is a condition of employment with the Township that a successful candidate provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Note: proof is not required as part of the application process, however, will be required upon consideration for employment.The CUPE rate of pay for this position is $23.91 - $28.00 per hour (5 steps, 2020 rates) plus benefits. The hours of work are on a rotation shift, Monday to Friday; one week of days 6:00am – 2:00pm; one week of afternoons 2:00pm – 10:00pm; One week of nights Sunday to Thursday 10:00pm – 6:00am; Non-standard hours and/or non-standard work week.If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please visit tol.ca/careers to apply.Internal closing date for this competition: November 25, 2022Internal closing date for this competition: November 27, 2022We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.Quick Apply

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