Prisoner Guard

**Prisoner Guard**:
**(Casual)**
**2 Positions**
**Public Safety and Social Development Department**

**Overview**
The City of Chilliwack is home to more than 100,000 residents and offers a wide range of services to best serve the population. If you want to work for a supportive employer in a city with exceptional outdoor amenities minutes away, a bounty of farm-to-table options and a rich history, Chilliwack is the place for you.

As a rapidly growing municipality committed to quality service and a positive work environment, we are seeking talented professionals who want to make a difference in the community. The Public Safety and Social Development Department at the City of Chilliwack is seeking two dynamic individuals to fill the casual position of Prisoner Guard.

**Are you the one we’re looking for?**

If you have the following knowledge, skills and abilities we encourage you to apply:

- Must have completed a minimum of grade 10 education, with previous experience in guarding or security practices OR the equivalent combination of training and experience;
- Must have sound knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures used in the care and custody of prisoners;
- Able to understand written and verbal instructions in English and accurately complete required forms;
- Able to type a minimum of 30 net words per minute;
- Able to operate all equipment associated with guarding duties;
- Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department officials and other members of staff;
- Able to effectively control and care for prisoners when detained;
- Able to recognize and rectify and/or report upon actual and potential safety hazards;
- Able to qualify for and maintain the required security clearance for the position. Failure on the part of the employee to satisfy this requirement will necessitate the removal of the employee from the position.

The hourly rate of pay in this position is $33.03 (2024 rate).

**How to Apply**:
**Job** Title**:Prisoner Guard (Casual) 2 Positions
**Competition** **Number**: 2024-42
**Closing** **Date**:March 13, 2024 at 4:30pm**

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : Experience an asset