| Prisoner Guard (Casual) |
| Municipality: |
City of Chilliwack |
This posting closed on
August 20, 2010
at 12:00 AM
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| Job ID: |
2010-57 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) |
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| Department: |
Chilliwack Community Police Office |
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| Job Description: |
Assist management to achieve an efficient operation within the RCMP Detachment providing reliable performance in guarding duties and observing and complying to municipal policies and safety practices. |
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| Duties: |
Required to perform a variety of guard and security duties, varying in degree of responsibility and complexity; ensuring the safety and security of prisoners while detained in prison cells; witnessing all movement of prisoners in and out of cells on RCMP Form C-13; physical check of prisoners at least three times an hour, recording findings in log provided; dispensing medication as dictated by physicians, recording same on Form C-13; ensuring cells are cleaned each morning by prisoners; photographing and fingerprinting prisoners as required; ordering meals, dispensing to the prisoners and completing meal receipt Form F-16. The incumbent will be responsible for advising a regular member immediately if a prisoner becomes ill or requests a doctor; reporting any unusual occurrence involving a prisoner to a regular member immediately; assisting regular members as required in search procedures of prisoners; unlocking occupied cells only in the presence of a regular member; except for emergency procedures (i.e. fire, attempted suicide, etc.); completing daily the Prisoner Day Statement; maintaining the Detachment "mug" book. The incumbent will also be responsible for shredding classified material, and as required, provide assistance in destroying exhibits. The incumbent will be required to perform other related duties as assigned. Assignments and responsibilities are performed under general supervision in accordance with established routine and performance is subject to review, inspection and evaluation by the Supervisor. |
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| Educational Requirements: |
Previous experience in guarding or security practices - OR - the equivalent combination of training and experience. |
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| Skill Requirements: |
-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 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. |
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| Salary: |
$20.061 to $23.601 per hour (2010 rates) |
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| Web Address: |
www.chilliwack.com |
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| Address: |
8550 Young Road
Chilliwack, BC
V2P 8A4 |
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| E-mail: |
jobs@chilliwack.com |
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| Fax: |
604-793-1814 |
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| Opening Date: |
August 13, 2010 12:00 AM |
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| Closing Date: |
August 20, 2010 12:00 AM |
