
Jail Guard/Relief Jailer - Saanich Police
- Victoria, BC
- $25.15 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Booking prisoners in and safe keeping of prisoner’s personal effects while in custody.
- Perform periodic visual prisoner condition checks.
- Continuously monitor prisoner condition through an electronic monitoring system.
- Perform data entry and basic computer use.
- Search cells after prisoner departure.
- Assist Police Officers in physical searches.
- Collect soiled laundry for cleaning on a daily basis.
- Order and distribute prisoner meals.
- Prepare notes on unusual/significant circumstances for potential court appearances.
- Prepare and maintain all prisoner records and forward to appropriate divisions.
- Maintain all logbooks.
- Be familiar with and adhere to all Saanich Police Department goal policy and procedures.
- Keep holding facility stocked with inventories supplied through Police Department property and supply.
- Fingerprint civilians applying for criminal record checks, pardons, visa applications etc. as required.
- Fingerprint people charged with an offence who return at a later date for fingerprinting.
- When time permits and as required complete a criminal check.
- Additional Guard Personnel in the event of an excessive prisoner-to-guard ratio.
- Off site Guard duties of prisoners as required.
- 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.
- Training
- Opportunities for advancement.
- A variety of shifts to maximize work-life balance!
- Exclusive partnership rates with BMO, Bell, and Hero Travel program
- Recognition and reward programs.
- Extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Free uniform and dry-cleaning reimbursement.
- Safety boot reimbursement and PPE provided (as applicable).
- RRSP contributions.
- Referral bonuses.
- And more!