Security Guard - Brandon Police Service

eBrandon; Brandon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading security company is seeking part-time Detention Guards to join their team in Brandon. The role involves ensuring the safety and security of detainees, conducting searches, and maintaining logs of detainee activities. Successful candidates must have a current criminal record and child abuse registry checks, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. The position offers flexible hours with a minimum of four 12-hour shifts each month, welcoming all qualified applicants including those with law enforcement experience.

Benefits

Top industry wages

Recognition and rewards program

Medical & vision benefits package

Flexible hours

Supplied uniforms

Qualifications

• Current Criminal record and Child Abuse registry checks required.
• Ability to function effectively under stress is essential.
• Experience in law enforcement or supervisory roles is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of arrestees/detainees.
• Conduct searches of cells and arrestees/detainees.
• Maintain activity log books for arrestees/detainees.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Inter-personal skills

Job description

Commissionaires Manitoba offers top industry wages, a recognition and rewards program, excellent promotional opportunities, supplied uniforms, flexible hours, and a medical & vision benefits package for full and part time employees.

Commissionaires Manitoba is the security company of choice amongst some of the most respected institutions in the country. Our clients include both the public and all levels of governments throughout the province. We are committed to offering the best employment and career development opportunities in the security industry because we want the very best and brightest people our industry has to offer.

Job Profile:

We have created a work environment that respects our team of professionals and provides opportunities for enriching skills and allowing Commissionaires to achieve their personal goals. We offer initial and on-going training to promote the highest level of professionalism.

As a member of Brandon Police service detention guards, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring safety, security, and well-being of arrestees/detainees by following authorized checklists and job aids necessary to administer and execute Detention Guard tasks. Conduct searches of cells prior to occupation and when cells are vacated. Perform physical inspections and checks of arrestees/detainees including the use of closed‑circuit television (CCTV). Assist Brandon Police Service members when required to search arrestees/detainees. Conduct secondary searches. Perform escort duties as required. Handle and dispense laundry items: launder items as required. Record arrestees/detainees activity and maintain the arrestees/detainees activity log book.

Qualifications:

Possess current Criminal record and Child Abuse registry checks, additional security checks may be conducted by Brandon Police Services.

Proven written and verbal communication skills.

Able to function effectively under stress.

Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to set priorities.

Effective inter‑personal skills.

Experience or credentials in law enforcement and/or supervisory experience an asset.

In accordance with our mandate, applicants with service in the Canadian Forces or RCMP will be given preference, however, all qualified applicants will be considered.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hours of Work

Part time positions are scheduled every second weekend, with the possibility of picking up shifts in between. With a minimum of four 12 hour shifts per month.