Job OverviewThe 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.ResponsibilitiesCoordinate shift coverage during unplanned absencesTrain, schedule and approve leave for guards to ensure operational requirements are metOrder supplies as requiredMaintain surveillance over prisoner activities to ensure safety and securitySearch and inspect cells before and after prisoner occupancyAssist officers or Deputy Sheriffs during the arrival and departure of prisonersTake fingerprints and photographs of prisoners and members of the publicMaintain the security of prisoner's property and arrange for dispatch of property left behindMonitor cleaning by janitors, sweep, mop, hose and disinfect cells, and immediate areasMaintain a variety of files, records, and the prisoner logbookAssist members in processing prisoners, as requiredPerform related duties as requiredQualificationsCompletion of Grade 12, and some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experienceSound knowledge of the policies,



practices, methods, and procedures related to the control, custody, escorting and welfare of prisonersSound knowledge of techniques used for taking fingerprints and photographsAbility to train employees and schedule shift coverage as requiredAbility to understand and respond to prisoners' needs while communicating with firmness, discretion, and compassionAbility to assess and respond appropriately to individuals experiencing mental, physical, or emotional distressBC Class 5 (full privilege) Driver's License is considered an assetRCMP Enhanced Reliability Status is required (not required as part of the application process, however, will be required upon consideration for employment)Required Certifications/LicensesCandidates 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 CertificationApplications 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.

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