Job Description

WORK WITH US, NOT FOR US

Join the Commissionaires!

As the only not-for-profit security company, our focus is on our employees. Over 90% of our revenues go directly back to our staff in health & dental benefits, RRSP contributions, employee recognition programs, and more.

Our recent partnership with BMO Financial Group offers our staff prime mortgage and loan rates, discounted banking options, exclusive investment options and more. Life is unpredictable, but the Commissionaires and BMO can help you to secure your future.

Frequently promoting from within, we are always looking for responsible, top performers who want to advance their careers. Our reputation is built on 80+ years and our 20,000+ security professionals with varied backgrounds of all ages. We are a dedicated equal opportunity employer with flexible shifts across Vancouver Island to suit every lifestyle \xe2\x80\x93 student, parent, night owl, you name it!

As one of Canada\'s oldest security organizations, our security professionals keep airports, schools, government facilities, and other commercial enterprises safe. We also work with police departments and municipalities to help in keeping Canadians safe.

Reach your full potential today!

Location: Saanich Cells

Shifts: 05:00-17:00 & 17:00-05:00 (on-call/casual)

Starting Wage: $23.43 ($22.86 + 2.5% RSP Cash)

Position Status: Non-Union

Job Responsibilities

Basic Guard Services include but are not limited to the following duties:

• Booking prisoners in and safe keeping of prisoner\xe2\x80\x99s personal effects while in custody.
• Perform periodic visual prisoner condition checks.
• Continuously monitor prisoner condition through an electronic monitoring system.
• Perform data entry and basic computer use.
• Search cells after prisoner departure.
• Assist Police Officers in physical searches.
• Collect soiled laundry for cleaning on a daily basis.
• Order and distribute prisoner meals.
• Prepare notes on unusual/significant circumstances for potential court appearances.
• Prepare and maintain all prisoner records and forward to appropriate divisions.
• Maintain all logbooks.
• Be familiar with and adhere to all Saanich Police Department goal policy and procedures.
• Keep holding facility stocked with inventories supplied through Police Department property and supply.
• Fingerprint civilians applying for criminal record checks, pardons, visa applications etc. as required.
• Fingerprint people charged with an offence who return at a later date for fingerprinting.
• When time permits and as required complete a criminal check.

Additional Guard Services include but are not limited to the following duties:

• Additional Guard Personnel in the event of an excessive prisoner-to-guard ratio.
• Off site Guard duties of prisoners as required.

Required Education, Qualifications and Experience

• Must hold a valid Occupational First Aid Level 2 Certificate (OFA 2) or willing to train.
• Must be able to pass polygraph and police background check.

• Must be fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to remain in control under trying conditions.
• Capacity to be discrete and work effectively with other people.
• Willingness to undergo training as required.
• Willingness to accept responsibility and work independently.
• Adequate physical condition - able lift objects, walk stairs, etc.
• Conscientious, enthusiastic, and reliable.

Rewards

• Opportunities for advancement.
• Group-life, medical & dental coverage after 6 months of full-time employment.
• Free uniform and dry cleaning.
• Safety boot allowance.
• BC Transit ProPass.
• Paid sick days, vacation
• RRSP contributions.

Commissionaires Victoria, the Islands, and Yukon proudly celebrates diversity through an inclusive work environment and welcomes applicants from candidates of all backgrounds.

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