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“What I like most about working for Commissionaires is the flexible, easy going nature of the work. Camaraderie is really, really good and we always get the job done no matter what.” Detention guard-RCMP Peter Mueller

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Title	Detention Guard UBC
City	Vancouver
Location	UBC Endowment Lands
Date Posted	April 8, 2009
Closing Date	Until filled
Hours of Work	On-Call: Days/Afternoon/Evenings
Job Posting #	80096E

OVERVIEW

Commissionaires BC is looking for versatile and highly motivated people to augment our team of Detention Guards at the University of British Columbia RCMP Detachment. As a successful candidate you are highly reliable, live within 45 minutes of the detachment, have excellent interpersonal and verbal communications skills, work well under pressure, can handle extremely stressful situations, can sit/stand for long periods of time and can complete and obtain a criminal background check/enhanced security clearance.

JOB PROFILE

In this position, you will be required to:

Monitor all prisoners to ensure their security and well being;
Observe and check prisoners frequently and regularly;
Assist RCMP member when required to search prisoners (training provided);
Organize meals, record prisoner activity and maintain a prisoner activity logbook;
Watch prisoners while in hospital when required;
Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of cells when vacated or arrange janitor assistance;
Record and report any damages or repairs to cells;
Conduct searches of cells prior to occupation and when cells are vacated;
Maintain cellblock security (ensure cell doors are locked at all times);
Ensure cellblock keys are tagged and stored safely;
Ensure all personal effects removed from prisoners are properly secured;
Monitor fire safety and be fully conversant with fire orders;
Handle and dispense laundry items;
Under the supervision of the RCMP Officer, dispense approved prescription medications to persons in custody; and
Perform other duties particular to that station or detachment as outlined in the Unit.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak in English or French as appropriate;
Basic level computer skills an asset;
Vision: Visual standards are RCMP-V4 (eye glasses permitted);
Hearing: Auditory standards are RCMP-H3 (hearing aids are not permitted);
Able to use both hands;
Occasionally required to manipulate/lift up to 20 kg;
Able to bend at the waist and climb stairs without restrictions or the use of assisted devices; and
Valid level one First Aid Certificate c/w Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation;
Duty-specific Guard training provided to successful candidates prior to commencement of Guard duties;
Ability to get to the detachment within 45 minutes of call-out.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you would enjoy working with our team of committed professionals, please forward your resume detailing your relevant background quoting job posting # 80096E to herford@commissionaires.bc.ca

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.

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