Jail Guard/Relief Jailer - Saanich Police
$54,080–$54,080 year
On-siteVictoria, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Book prisoners in and maintain safekeeping of personal effects while in custody. Perform periodic visual and electronic condition checks on inmates. Monitor prisoner status via electronic systems and conduct cell searches after departures. Assist police officers with physical searches, order and distribute meals, and collect soiled laundry daily. Prepare notes on significant circumstances and maintain all prisoner records and logbooks. Adhere to Saanich Police Department policies and inventory controls. Fingerprint civilians and offenders for criminal checks, pardons, and visa applications. Perform additional guard duties during excessive prisoner-to-guard ratios or off-site placements. Maintain control under trying conditions and work independently. Valid Occupational First Aid Level 2 certificate required; on-call/casual shifts available.
Required Qualifications
- Must hold a valid Occupational First Aid Level 2 Certificate (OFA 2) or willing to be 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 to lift objects, walk stairs, etc.
- Conscientious, enthusiastic, and reliable.
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