Custodial Guard

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; Sur place; CAD 35 000 - 49 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Burnaby is seeking a Custodial Guard to monitor a locked maximum-security area, ensuring prisoner security and welfare. You will search cells, assist with prisoner movements, and maintain records in a prisoner log book and electronic systems.

This auxiliary role requires the ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies, with a focus on discretion and safety. The position includes 30.39 USD? CAD? per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits and shift-based hours in Burnaby.

Qualifications

• Up to high school graduation and some experience in guarding individuals or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of custody and welfare policies for prisoners is expected.
• Ability to stay alert in confined settings and act calmly in emergencies.

Responsabilités

• Guard prisoners in a locked maximum-security area and maintain their welfare.
• Search and inspect cells before entry and after exit; accompany prisoners during transfers.
• Maintain a prisoner log book and enter electronic data; perform minor janitorial tasks.

Connaissances

Guarding skills

Alertness

Discretion

Computer Literacy

First Aid

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Custodial Guard

Competition No: 2026-CG.

Duration: Auxiliary

Salary: $30.39 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits

Last Updated: 10/19/26

Do you have a passion for making a difference in your community? If so, our Community Safety Department has a great opportunity available to join the team as a Custodial Guard. 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. The incumbent searches and inspects cells before prisoners enter and after they leave, assists with search of or searches prisoner(s) as requested; accompanies prisoner(s) and R.C.M.P. member(s) during prisoner transfers, requests cessation of damage to cells and verbally quells minor disturbances. Furthermore, this position requires you to maintain a prisoner log book; enter electronic data related to prisoner information; and perform 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 will have some knowledge of the policies and procedures involved in control, custody and welfare of prisoners. Additionally, they will 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. An Intermediate First Aid Certificate (OFA 2) is required for this position, as well as the ability to obtain and maintain an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance.

Pay Rate: $30.39 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits

Location: Burnaby RCMP Detachment

Hours of work: This is an auxiliary position, hours and shifts are based on operational requirements and do not provide guaranteed hours of work, which may include on-call shifts. Typical hours of work for this position are 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM, Monday to Sunday.

The closing date for this competition has been extended until it is filled. New applications are welcome!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.