Jail Guard

City of Grande Prairie; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Grande Prairie is hiring a Jail Guard to support law enforcement and ensure the welfare of those in custody. Duties include monitoring prisoners, completing necessary documentation, and maintaining health standards. Applicants should have a high school diploma and experience in law enforcement, with strong decision-making and communication skills being crucial for this confidential role.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a busy operational environment or law enforcement environment.
• Ability to work in a confidential environment with exposure to graphic and sensitive material.
• Preference will be given to candidates who currently possess an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Electronically/physically document, store, monitor, and distribute medications for prisoners.
• Monitor the health and welfare of prisoners through both video and physical checks.
• Manage, organize, and ensure accuracy of all physical and electronic documents for each prisoner in custody.

Skills

Decision-making

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Police Reporting and Occurrence System (PROS)

Job description

Detailed Job Description

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Jail Guard. This role involves providing vital administrative support to law enforcement and ensuring the welfare of individuals in custody. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, confidential environment and has experience in law enforcement or related fields, we encourage you to apply..

Administrative

Position Responsibilities

• Electronically/physically document, store, monitor, and distribute medications for prisoners, as required.
• Assist Police members with the electronic "booking in/booking out" process via Prisoner Booking Tool (PAT).
• Electronically/ Physically document all prisoner movements (Lawyer call, Interview, Court, Transport, etc.).
• Complete, ensure accuracy and send paperwork required for prisoner transport /court appearances (Sheriff Transport Request forms, correct legal documents).
• Complete, ensure accuracy and send paperwork required for prisoner Teleconferences (Teleconference request forms, correct legal documents).
• Record Physical checks digitally Via Prisoner Booking Tool (PAT).
• Ensure clear, comprehensive, and factual notes are recorded daily, these may be used in court.
• Manage, organize, and ensure accuracy of all physical and electronic documents for each prisoner in custody.
• Complete weekly food orders for cells, and ensure the accuracy of the order when it arrives.
  
  

Welfare Of Prisoners

• Monitor the health and welfare of prisoners through both video and physical checks.
• Alert the Sargent of any threats to prisoner health and welfare.
• Inform the Sargent of any prisoners requiring medical assistance.
• Prepare and provide food for prisoners.
• Secure prisoner belongings.
• Inform Sargent of prisoners needing phone calls or other concerns.
• Operate the Detachment computerized prisoner booking tool (PAT).
• Ensure the cells are cleaned.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a busy operational environment or law enforcement environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• Ability to work in a confidential environment with exposure to graphic and sensitive material.
• Experience with the Police Reporting and Occurrence System (PROS) is considered an asset.
• Preference will be given to candidates who currently possess an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Decision-making
• Teamwork
• Work standards
• Motivation
• Reliability
• Adaptability
• Communication skills
• Stress tolerance
• Attention to detail
  
  

Hours

The standard bi-weekly schedule consists of an average of 77 hours over two weeks, with the specific work hours determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Starting salary $26.96 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.

• To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.
• Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.
• This posting may be used to fill more than one position.
  
  

Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.

To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.

About Us

Click here to learn more about what our organization has to offer.