Jail Guard

Join a Proactive Team in a Respectful Environment

About Our Community:

Boasting a high quality of life and standard of living, Prince George has all the amenities of a large city mixed with the friendliness and appeal of a smaller community. It is a regional centre for close to 326,000 people for shopping, education, health care, the arts, and sports. Prince George's central location in the province offers work/life balance with unparalleled access to four-season outdoor recreation activities that are complemented by a full range of urban amenities and a comprehensive transportation infrastructure that connects residents, businesses, resources, and agricultural products to markets around the world. And it is only a short drive to almost anywhere in Prince George - spend less time commuting and more time doing what matters most to you Discover all these opportunities and more

About Our Organization:

The City of Prince George is committed to ensuring a positive, well-balanced work environment for its employees. With opportunities for employee training, wellness programs and professional development the City of Prince George offers a safe and supportive workplace in which to serve our community.

About The Opportunity:

In this casual role, you will be responsible for the guarding and care of persons detained at the RCMP Detachment pending hearing, return to parents or transfer to correctional/penal institute. You will complete various types of documentation related to prisoners and ensure the cleanliness of jail cells and the guardroom. You may be exposed to violent or hostile individuals, unpleasant working conditions, and various body fluids in the course of your duties. Shifts vary from 4 to 12 consecutive hours, a split shift of two (2) hours in the day and two (2) hours at night or on an on-call basis, as needed.

About Your Background:

As the successful candidate, you hold a Grade 12 diploma and have some experience indicating the ability to effectively guard individuals. You hold a Level 1 First Aid certificate with training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the automated external defibrillator (AED) and have completed formal training in conflict resolution or dealing with hostile individuals. This position requires availability to fill a variety of shifts. As a condition of employment, you must be able to obtain and maintain RCMP Reliability Status.

Why You Will Love Working for our Police Support Services team at the City of Prince George:

• Play a vital role ensuring the safety and security of persons in your care.
• Work with a team dedicated to serving the community.
• Enjoy a competitive wage of $33.59 to $34.31 per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits.

Please refer to the job description for more details about this exciting career

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply by April 22, 2024 to:

The City of Prince George thanks all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.