Custodial Guard (Auxiliary)(City of Burnaby)-career opportunity in Canada

Job title:Custodial Guard (Auxiliary)
Deadline:Friday September 20th, 2013
Government Jobs
The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community.  With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team.  People like you!

This is responsible custodial work guarding incarcerated prisoners in the RCMP detachment.  An employee, assigned to a locked maximum security area housing prisoner cells, maintains surveillance over prisoners to ensure their security and welfare; requests cessation of damage to cells; verbally quells minor disturbances; maintains a prisoner log book; enters some electronic data of prisoner information; and performs minor janitorial tasks. This position also performs related work as required.

Qualifications include some knowledge of policies and procedures involved in control, custody and welfare of prisoners plus some experience guarding individuals, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
 An ability to maintain alertness in a confined area housing prisoner cells is needed as is the ability to act quickly, properly and calmly in emergency situations.
The ability to deal firmly and exercise discretion and diplomacy in maintaining control of prisoners is also needed.  Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work is required. Computer related skills and current CPR/ First Aid Certificates are required as is the ability to obtain and maintain an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance.

Please note this position will be on call as needed shift work.

Please apply by Friday September 20th, 2013.

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