Lead Hand Guard

Njoyn; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Township of Langley is seeking a regular full-time Lead Hand Guard to join our RCMP Division, Police Services Department. This unionized role involves custodial work and guarding prisoners, reporting to the Manager, Business Support Police Services, and providing training to Cells staff.

You will coordinate staffing, monitor prisoner safety, perform fingerprinting and photography, maintain logs, and assist officers during arrivals and departures.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Knowledge of policies, practices, methods for custody and welfare of prisoners.
• Knowledge of fingerprinting and photography techniques.
• Ability to train employees and schedule shift coverage.
• Ability to communicate firmly, discreetly and with compassion.
• Ability to assess individuals in distress.
• BC Class 5 Driver's License is an asset.
• RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status required upon consideration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shift coverage during unplanned absences.
• Train, schedule and approve leave for guards to ensure operations.
• Order supplies as required.
• Maintain surveillance over prisoner activities for safety and security.
• Search and inspect cells before and after occupancy.
• Assist officers during arrival/departure of prisoners.
• Take fingerprints and photographs of prisoners and the public.
• Maintain security of prisoner property and coordinate dispatch of items left behind.
• Monitor cleaning and upkeep of cells and immediate areas.
• Maintain prisoner logs and related records.
• Assist with processing prisoners as required.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Training staff & scheduling

Fingerprinting knowledge

Firm, discreet communication

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time Lead Hand 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. The Lead Hand Guard provides training to employees working in Cells and coordinates staffing coverage during unplanned absences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shift coverage during unplanned absences
• Train, schedule and approve leave for guards to ensure operational requirements are met
• Order supplies as required
• 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 train employees and schedule shift coverage as required
• 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.