Jail Guard/Relief Jailer - Saanich Police - Jobs in Victoria

Job Description

Join Commissionaires!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, healthamp; 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 #39;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.Make a difference!Location: Saanich CellsShifts: 05:00-17:00amp; 17:00-05:00 (on-call/casual)Starting Wage: $22.86 plus RSP Job ResponsibilitiesBasic 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!

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