Job Description

Custodial Guard

Auxiliary (Up to 6 positions)

We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the City of Coquitlam is located on the shared, traditional and ancestral lands of the k\xca\xb7ik\xca\xb7\xc9\x99\xc6\x9b\xcc\x93 \xc9\x99m, sq\xcc\x93 \xc9\x99c\xcc\x93 iy\xcc\x93 a\xc9\x81\xc9\xac t\xc9\x99m\xc9\x99x\xca\xb7, and other Coast Salish Peoples.

One of BC\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

The Police Services division is currently recruiting for up to six auxiliary Custodial (Cell) Guard to join our team within the Coquitlam RCMP Detachment. In this position, you will work 12 hour shifts (7am-7pm and 7pm-7am) and will be responsible for the safekeeping of prisoners as well as maintaining the security of the jail cell area.

The successful candidate will maintain surveillance over prisoners\xe2\x80\x99 physical condition, visually and through the use of closed circuit TV, to ensure their security and welfare. Other duties include booking and searching/inspecting prisoners, as well as preparing and serving meals to prisoners and completing light janitorial and maintenance tasks within the jail cell area.

The successful candidate will have completed Grade 12, supplemented by related training and experience, including valid first aid and CPR certification. Other requirements include strong interpersonal and organizational skills, the ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all levels of internal and external contacts, the ability to create and maintain accurate and detailed records, as well as being comfortable using various RCMP computer applications. Applicants under consideration must also be able to obtain and maintain an Enhanced RCMP Security Clearance.

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A CUPE hourly rate of $27.98 - $30.29 plus a percentage in lieu of benefits is being offered. The City has a vaccination policy that is currently suspended. However, should the policy be reinstated, it will be a requirement for all current and future employees.

Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on February 28, 2023.

The City of Coquitlam is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience : Experience an asset