detention guard

Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Custodial Guard

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Employer details City of Burnaby

Job details

Custodial GuardCompetition No: 2025-CGDuration: AuxiliarySalary: $28.37 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates)Schedule:Special Notes: Last Updated: 5/28/25As employees, we joined the City to make a difference in the community. The Burnaby Promise sets out the responsibilities of every employee, every day, in every decision we make.It describes the standards that every employee should strive to meet when interacting with Burnaby residents, external and internal clients, and City colleagues. It gives us the tools to check our actions, particularly in times of conflict or challenge. When every employee lives by the Principles and Commitments in this document, we will collectively create a City we all want to be in, that fosters employee engagement, strengthens our relationships, and better serves our community through service excellence.Our Community Safety Department has a great opportunity available to join the team as a Custodial Guard. This role is responsible for guarding detained prisoners at the Burnaby RCMP Detachment. The Custodial Guard is assigned to a locked maximum-security area and is required to maintain surveillance over prisoners to ensure their security and welfare. Additionally, the incumbent searches and inspects cells before prisoners enter and after they leave, assists with search of or searches prisoner as requested; accompanies prisoner(s) and R.C.M.P. member(s) during prisoner transfers, requests cessation of damage to cells; verbally quells minor disturbances; maintains a prisoner log book; enters electronic data related to prisoner information; and performs minor janitorial tasks. This position also performs related work as required.Qualifications include up to high school graduation and some experience including the ability to effectively guard individuals; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Custodial Guards have the ability to maintain alertness in confined areas and must be able to demonstrate the ability to act quickly, properly and calmly in emergency situations. Successful candidates will also have the ability to deal firmly and exercise discretion and diplomatically in maintaining control of the prisoners. Sufficient physical strength and agility to perform the work is required. Computer-related skills are an asset. A Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR/AED - Level C is required for this position, as well as the ability to obtain and maintain an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance.Pay Rate: $28.37 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates)Location: Burnaby RCMP DetachmentSchedule: This is an auxiliary position, hours and shifts are dependent on operational requirements and scheduled on an as needed basis. Typical hours of work for thisposition are 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (day shift) and 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (night shift), Monday to Sunday.Please apply online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. This position will remain open until filled.Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contactedApply to this positionEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERVisit us at www.burnaby.ca