$39.77 per hour, as per BCGEU Collective Agreement

Auxiliary On Call

NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK

The Guard is responsible for the safeguarding of prisoners and their personal effects while adhering to all safety and security policies and protocols.

Given the nature of the environment, the Guard may experience frequent exposure to verbal abuse and disturbing activities with a remote possibility of injury if needed to assist in protecting the physical safety of a law enforcement officer. An average degree of mental concentration and physical effort is required.

Overnights and Shift Work is required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the RCMP Support Manager, Detention Facility Supervisor, OPS Support NCO and/or Watch NCO

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

On occasion, may assist in training temporary or new employees in the department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Conducts frequent physical checks and monitors prisoners in cell block areas, ensuring their security and well-being in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assists in the book-in and release of prisoners in the presence of police personnel or sheriff; checks and locks up prisoner property.
- Must document, with complete accuracy, all information related to securing prisoner medication and subsequent dispensing to prisoners as required in accordance with established procedures.
- Must conduct self in a professional manner at all times with all manner of audiences.
- May take fingerprints as required.
- Arranges for professional assistance on behalf of the prisoners, as directed.
- Must maintain detailed handwritten, professional, factual and accurate records of prisoner checks, meals served, medications dispensed,



calls made and all other cellblock activity.
- Records must relay information in a clear and concise legible manner.
- Releases prisoners and property as directed by police officer or sheriff.
- Heats prepared meals and serves meals to prisoners as well as providing other food and beverage items. Documents any refusals of meals.
- Ensures that the inventory of meals and supplies is maintained and shortages reported to a supervisor.
- May be required to give evidence in court.
- May assist in preparation of a variety of monthly statistical reports and other records.
- May be required to input data and produce documents utilizing Intellibook or Keep of Prisoners, or other computer programs.
- Performs janitorial duties and general office procedures (e.g.; shredding of confidential documents)
- Performs cleaning of blankets and towels and ensures cleanliness of the entire cell complex.
- Performs a cell search before and after prisoner use to ensure no damage or vandalism has occurred and reports to a supervisor or Watch NCO on duty if anything detected.
- Performs related guard work as required in the cellblock area and as per Policy Guidelines (HQ, Division and Unit).
- Must be fully conversant with all policy guidelines (HQ, Division & Unit) relative to guard duties.




- May serve on various employee or other committees.
- Contributes to a positive work environment by modelling a respectful workplace as per City policy.
- Complies with the Department safety program and ensures that all WorkSafe BC and other legislative safety requirements are met. Reviews all accidents and incidents and recommends changes necessary to ensure a secure environment for all staff and participants.
- Complies with all department, City of Fort St. John, and Provincial legislation, policies and procedures and works within assigned budgets.
- Additional duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE FACTORS

- Knowledge, Ability and Skills
- Reliability
- Customer Service
- Attendance and Punctuality
- Quantity of Work
- Compliance
- Cooperation
- Health & Safety

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY AND SKILL

- Grade 12 or GED equivalent.
- Basic Security Training Certificate of Completion.
- Ability to obtain R.C.M.P. Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance.
- Working knowledge of security protection practices and/or related departmental experience and knowledge.
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to efficiently and professionally utilize two-way radio.
- Ability to be tactful, courteous, diplomatic and persuasive, particularly in challenging and sensitive situations.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities; ability to evaluate situations and exercise sound judgment to make decisions in emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Experience operating within windows - based computer applications.
- Excellent in

📌 RCMP Guard, Aux On Call (Fort St. John)
🏢 City of Fort St. John
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