Detention Security Officer — Part-Time, Flexible Shifts, Benefits

Sobkow Technologies Inc.; Brandon; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Uniforms provided

Flexible hours

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

Commissionaires Manitoba is seeking a Brandon Police Service Detention Guard to safeguard arrestees and their property, monitor behavior, document activities, and respond to emergencies. The role emphasizes confidentiality and professional conduct within the detention setting.

The position requires basic English proficiency and offers part-time hours with a four-week rotation and twelve-hour shifts (weekends); on-the-job training is provided and compliance with security checks is required.

Qualifications

• Canadian resident for a minimum of 5 years.
• Criminal record and Child Abuse registry checks required; additional security checks may be conducted.
• Good initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to set priorities.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Experience or credentials in law enforcement and/or supervisory experience is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Able to function effectively under stress.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the safety, security, and well-being of each arrestee held in custody and their property.
• Assist with monitoring arrestees when they are out of the cell.
• Issue mattresses and blankets to arrestees.
• Maintain a shift log of all detention guard activities.
• Learn established emergency procedures and respond appropriately to emergency/life threatening situations.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality.
• Maintain electronic records of the admission, activities, wellness checks, transfers, and the release process of each arrestee.
• As required, assist Brandon Police Service members to search arrestees.
• Conduct metal detector searches of all arrestees.
• Perform physical wellness checks of each arrestee every 15-minutes.
• Maintain awareness of arrestees’ activities using CCTV and monitor interior/exterior areas.
• Follow checklists and job aids; interact with arrestees in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Heat and dispense prepared meals to prisoners.
• Conduct searches of cells prior to occupation and sanitize when vacated.
• Restrict access to the detention section to authorized persons only.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Job description

Commissionaires Manitoba is seeking a Brandon Police Service Detention Guard to safeguard arrestees and their property, monitor behavior, document activities, and respond to emergencies. The role emphasizes confidentiality and professional conduct within the detention setting.

The position requires basic English proficiency and offers part-time hours with a four-week rotation and twelve-hour shifts (weekends); on-the-job training is provided and compliance with security checks is required.