Guard

Township of Langley; Township of Langley; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time Guard to join our RCMP Division, Police Services Department. Reporting to the Manager, Business Support Police Services, you will perform custodial duties guarding prisoners held at the Langley Detachment.

This unionized position requires a 40-hour week on a rotating schedule (days, afternoons and nights). Candidates should have Grade 12 or equivalent, knowledge of custody procedures, fingerprinting, and a BC Class 5 license

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of policies, practices, methods, and procedures related to prisoner custody.
• Techniques used for fingerprinting and photographs.
• Ability to communicate with firmness, discretion and compassion with prisoners.
• Ability to assess and respond to distressed individuals.
• BC Class 5 Driver’s License is an asset.
• RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status is required (upon consideration).
• First Aid with CPR C and AED Certification (Basic Emergency) required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain surveillance over prisoner activities to ensure safety and security.
• Search and inspect cells before and after prisoner occupancy.
• Assist officers during arrival and departure of prisoners.
• Take fingerprints and photographs of prisoners and members of the public.
• Maintain the security of prisoners' property and arrange dispatch of property left behind.
• Monitor cleaning and sanitation of cells and immediate areas.
• Maintain a variety of files, records, and the prisoner logbook.
• Assist members in processing prisoners, as required.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Fingerprinting

Interpersonal communication

Crisis response

BC Class 5 License (asset)

Custody procedures

Handling distressed individuals

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Township of Langley

Guard

Competition Number: 26-U100

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Pay Rate: $29.25 - $34.25 per hour (5 steps, 2026 rates)

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week on a weekly rotation shift; One week of days Monday to Friday 6:00am - 2:00pm; One week of afternoons Monday to Friday 2:00pm - 10:00pm; One week of nights Sunday to Thursday 10:00pm - 6:00am; Non-standard hours and/or non/standard work week

Competition Opening Date: September 10, 2026

Competition Internal Closing Date: September 18, 2026

Competition External Closing Date: September 20, 2026

Job Overview

The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time Guard to join our team of professionals in the RCMP Division, Police Services Department. Reporting to the Manager, Business Support Police Services, in this unionized position you will perform custodial work involving responsibility for guarding prisoners held at the Langley Detachment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain surveillance over prisoner activities to ensure safety and security
• Search and inspect cells before and after prisoner occupancy
• Assist officers or Deputy Sheriffs during the arrival and departure of prisoners
• Take fingerprints and photographs of prisoners and members of the public
• Maintain the security of prisoner’s property and arrange for dispatch of property left behind
• Monitor cleaning by janitors, sweep, mop, hose and disinfect cells, and immediate areas
• Maintain a variety of files, records, and the prisoner logbook
• Assist members in processing prisoners, as required
• Perform related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12, and some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Sound knowledge of the policies, practices, methods, and procedures related to the control, custody, escorting and welfare of prisoners
• Sound knowledge of techniques used for taking fingerprints and photographs
• Ability to understand and respond to prisoners' needs while communicating with firmness, discretion, and compassion
• Ability to assess and respond appropriately to individuals experiencing mental, physical, or emotional distress
• BC Class 5 (full privilege) Driver’s License is considered an asset

RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status is required (not required as part of the application process, however, will be required upon consideration for employment)

Required Certifications/Licenses

Candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application.

• Basic (Emergency) First Aid with CPR C and AED Certification

Applications without the attached required documents above will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply.

The Township of Langley is an equal opportunity employer.

We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.